Grugier-Hill has multiple connections with Vikings Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores, who was New England’s linebackers coach (2016-18) when the Patriots drafted Grugier-Hill in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
After spending that offseason in New England, Grugier-Hill was waived during roster reductions and signed by Philadelphia. After four seasons with the Eagles, which included winning Super Bowl LII against the Patriots in Minnesota, Grugier-Hill joined the Dolphins in 2020 when Flores was Miami’s head coach.
Grugier-Hill played for the Texans (2021-22) and Cardinals (2022) before joining the Panthers in 2023.
The Hawaii native has started 42 of the 115 regular-season games he’s played, recording 338 total tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 11 QB hits, three interceptions, eight passes defensed, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and 6.0 sacks.
Ward and Grugier-Hill will turn 30 in May.
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