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Struggling Panthers preparing QB Will Grier to play vs Colts

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton warms up before the first half an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills in Charlotte. Newton emphatically stated the Carolina Panthers “want the division back.” For the Panthers to win their first NFC South title since 2015, Newton needs to prove he can stay healthy _ and be productive. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)

Panthers Preview Capsule

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) runs out of the pocket against the Buffalo Bills during the first half an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Rivera says Cam’s backup in Carolina still uncertain

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers Cam Newton, right, celebrates as participants sing &quot;Happy Birthday&quot; during his charity kickball tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, May 10, 2019. Both Panthers QBs will be action Friday. Cam Newton will be on the field at Bank of America Stadium throwing balls _ kickballs, that is _ as part of his annual Kicking it with Cam Kickball Tournament. Meanwhile rookie draft pick QB Will Grier will throwing footballs for the first time as Carolina opens rookie minicamp on the team's practice fields outside the stadium. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Panthers QBs: Grier starts throwing, Newton still waiting

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers draft pick Will Grier wtakes signs an autograph for a fan on the second hole during the pro-am of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Grier is kicking off his NFL career with the swagger of a starting NFL quarterback. The adulation surrounding the third-pick pick has created a buzz about the Panthers' QB situation with Cam Newton coming off shoulder surgery. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Panthers draft pick Grier says his role is to support Newton

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Georgia's Deandre Baker poses with the trophy after winning the Jim Thorpe Award as top defensive back in college football Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, West Virginia quarterback Will Grier (7) scores the game-winning two-point conversion during an NCAA college football game against Texas, in Austin, Texas. Grier, a senior, will play in his final home game Friday night, Nov. 23, when No. 12 West Virginia hosts No. 6 Oklahoma. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)

Grier looks for win in final home game for No. 12 WVU

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press

West Virginia players, from left-right, Trevon Wesco, Reese Donahue and Michael Brown celebrate with fans after defeating Texas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Austin, Texas. West Virginia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

No. 7 Mountaineers like the view from on top of the Big 12

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

West Virginia quarterback Will Grier throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

Grier 2-point conversion run sends West Virginia over Texas

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

West Virginia quarterback Will Grier watches from the bench during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

No longer unbeaten, No. 13 WVU gets a week off to fix gaffes

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) runs into the end zone with a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

No. 6 West Virginia to Iowa St as Big 12’s last undefeated

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West Virginia's Will Grier (7) looks to pass the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)

After 2nd half lull, WVU’s Grier looks to improve vs Kansas

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press

West Virginia quarterback Will Grier (7) pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Sept.22, 2018, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)

Grier throws 5 TDs, No. 12 WVU rocks Kansas State 35-6

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

West Virginia quarterback Will Grier (7) is sacked by Youngstown State defensive tackle Wesley Thompson Wesley during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)

No. 12 West Virginia returns from break, hosts Kansas State

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press

West Virginia's Will Grier (7) looks to pass against Tennessee in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Grier leads No. 17 West Virginia past Tennessee 40-14

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, West Virginia quarterback Will Grier (7) rolls out during an NCAA college football game, in Morgantown, W.Va. Grier and wide receiver David Sills announced four days apart last December that they would return for their senior seasons. They’ll lead No. 17 West Virginia into Saturday’s season opener against Tennessee in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson, File)

Grier looks for big homecoming as No. 17 WVU faces Tennessee

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, West Virginia quarterback Will Grier (7) rolls out during an NCAA college football game, in Morgantown, W.Va. Grier and wide receiver David Sills announced four days apart last December that they would return for their senior seasons. They’ll lead No. 17 West Virginia into Saturday’s season opener against Tennessee in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson, File)

West Virginia QB Grier, WR Sills ready for run at Big 12

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2017, file photo, Tennessee defensive back Nigel Warrior (18) tackles Vanderbilt running back Ralph Webb (7) in an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee's defense will learn in a hurry just how far its defense has come under new coach Jeremy Pruitt - and how far it still has to go. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Tennessee defense facing big test to open Pruitt’s tenure

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, West Virginia quarterback Will Grier (7) looks to pass against Texas Tech during an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va. While the Sooners are still the preseason favorite again, there are also high expectations for Grier, the preseason Big 12 offensive player of the year who threw 34 touchdowns and 3,490 yards in his injury-shortened WVU debut.(AP Photo/Raymond Thompson, File)

Heisman hopeful Grier wants to lead WVU to 1st Big 12 title

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

West Virginia wide receiver David Sills V (13) misses a catch against Utah defensive back Philip Afia (2) during the first half of Zaxby's Heart of Dallas Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017. (Rose Baca/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

With Grier, Sills returning, West Virginia pumped for 2018

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press