Former Cowboys QB Will Grier hired as offensive assistant

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier has joined the team's coaching staff as an offensive assistant, the organization announced on July 24, just over a week after he retired from playing. The 31-year-old will begin his new role when the Cowboys open training camp in Oxnard, California on July 29.

Grier, who spent parts of seven seasons as a journeyman player with six different NFL teams, has a long history with Dallas. He was with the Cowboys during the 2021-22 and 2024-25 seasons, primarily on the practice squad, and developed a close relationship with starting quarterback Dak Prescott. According to reports, the Cowboys had actually offered Grier a coaching position earlier this offseason after the 2025 season concluded. He initially leaned toward accepting it but ultimately chose to sign a player contract with the Carolina Panthers in April. After a brief stint there, he announced his retirement on July 15 and has now accepted the coaching role he previously considered.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer and the Cowboys' front office value Grier's familiarity with the offensive system and his existing rapport with the quarterback room, which also includes Joe Milton III...