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Former New England Patriots Executive Bobby Grier Dies at 82
Bobby Grier shaped NFL team rosters for over 40 years, including scouting Tom Brady and contributing to six Super Bowl wins with the New England Patriots.
- Bobby Grier, who held multiple roles including executive positions with the New England Patriots, passed away at the age of 82 on September 22, 2025.
- Grier dedicated close to 20 years to the Patriots organization before departing after the 2000 NFL draft to take a position with the Houston Texans.
- Throughout his career with the Patriots, he took on various positions such as coaching the offensive backfield, working as a scout, leading player personnel as director, and eventually serving as vice president of player personnel.
- Patriots owner Robert Kraft honored Bobby Grier as a person of great honor who overcame obstacles and fostered connections.
- Grier played a key role in the Patriots’ decision to draft Tom Brady in 2000, spent 16 years working in various scouting and advisory roles with the Houston Texans, and later acted as a consultant for the Miami Dolphins; his sons also occupy significant leadership positions in professional sports management.
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Paradise Post
Paradise PostBobby Grier, longtime NFL executive and father of Sharks GM Mike Grier, dies at 82
He was a longtime NFL executive with the Patriots, Texans and Dolphins.
·San Jose, United States
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New Hampshire Union Leader+4 Reposted by 4 other sources
Former Patriots, Texans executive Bobby Grier dies
Bobby Grier, a longtime NFL executive credited with the New England Patriots drafting Tom Brady and J.J. Watt going to the Houston Texans, died at age 82.
·New Hampshire, United States
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Orlando Sentinel
Orlando SentinelBobby Grier, longtime NFL executive and father of Dolphins GM Chris Grier, dies at 82
Bobby Grier, longtime NFL executive and father of Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier, has died. He was 82. The Dolphins released a message on social media Monday morning offering their condolences. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Bobby Grier, father of general manager Chris Grier,” the Dolphins wrote. “Bobby was a longtime executive for the Patriots and Texans and a former consultant for the Dolphins. “Our thoughts and prayers …
·Deerfield Beach, United States
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