NFL quarterback retires suddenly at 31

"Retired today," Grier wrote in a post on Instagram with a salute emoji.

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NFL quarterback retires suddenly at 31

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NFL quarterback retires suddenly at 31

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Former WVU quarterback Will Grier retires at 31

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NFL quarterback retires suddenly at 31

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NFL quarterback Will Grier retires at 31

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Panthers quarterback Will Grier retires from NFL at 31

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NFL quarterback retires suddenly at 31