CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers on Tuesday released 2019 third-round pick Will Grier in favor of former XFL star PJ Walker as quarterback Sam Darnold's backup.
Grier's release left only two members of Carolina's 2019 draft class, selected by former general manager Marty Hurney, on the roster: first-round pick Brian Burns (defensive end) and sixth-rounder Dennis Daley (offensive lineman).
Grier started the final two games in 2019, going 0-2 and throwing four interceptions to no touchdowns. He showed improvement during the 2021 preseason, scrambling for a 24-yard touchdown in Friday's exhibition finale against Pittsburgh.