Key developments

1. Jul 16, 2026

   Will Grier retires after seven NFL seasons following a brief Panthers return.

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2. Jul 16, 2026

   The Saints keep Alvin Kamara as the Etienne deal is restructured for 2026.

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Grier Retires After 7 NFL Seasons, Brief Panthers Return

Will Grier, the 31-year-old quarterback who spent seven NFL seasons with six teams including the Panthers, Cowboys, Bengals, Patriots, Chargers and Eagles, has retired after a brief rookie-era start and a recent return to Carolina. The Panthers, who drafted him in 2019, now rely on Bryce Young, Kenny Pickett, and undrafted Haynes King at quarterback as Grier exits the league.

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Saints Keep Kamara as Etienne Deal Restructures 2026

Alvin Kamara is finalizing a restructured contract to remain with the New Orleans Saints for the 2026 season, keeping a nine-year veteran who has been a core contributor despite offseason trade chatter and the addition of Travis Etienne. The deal is aimed at lowering his cap hit and maintaining balance in the Saints’ backfield, with Kamara entering his 30s as a versatile playmaker.