Panthers Rule Out Draft QB, Sign Familiar Face

The Carolina Panthers have concluded their search for backup quarterbacks this offseason, indicating they will not select a quarterback in the upcoming NFL draft. After trading Andy Dalton and signing Kenny Pickett to a one-year deal behind Bryce Young, the team has now re-signed Will Grier. Grier, originally a third-round pick by the Panthers in 2019, returns to round out the quarterback room.

This decision signals a strategic shift, as the Panthers appear content with their current quarterback depth, which includes Bryce Young, Kenny Pickett, and Will Grier. While scouting future prospects like Diego Pavia, Behren Morton, and Haynes King, the team's focus on addressing other roster needs suggests the long-term backup quarterback plan will be deferred to next year's draft. Grier's past performance, marked by limited starts and a 53.8% completion rate with zero touchdowns and four interceptions, highlights the team's decision to prioritize other areas of the roster over immediate quarterback development through the draft.