Jacksonville Jaguars
Jonathan Grimes - #43 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 209 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/21/1989 |
| Birthplace | Willingboro, NJ |
| College | William & Mary |
| Years played | 2 |
Jaguars sign WR Hill, cut ties with Sims-Walker
The Jaguars signed WR Jason Hill to a two-year contract on Thursday and informed WR Mike Sims-Walker that he was not in the team's plans for 2011.
Jaguars will take time to develop rookie signalcaller
The re-signing of Luke McCown earlier this week to a one-year deal means the rookie QB the Jaguars are expected to draft this April will begin his career at No. 3 on the depth chart behind David Garrard and McCown.
Jaguars sign two DBs
The Jaguars signed DB Tyron Brackenridge and CB David Jones to contracts on Thursday. Length and terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
AFC South free-agent preview
With the owners and players mired in negotiations, the beginning of free agency is likely to be delayed. Yet, PFW examines the free-agent picture for each club, with the AFC South featured today.
Darius signs one-day contract to retire with Jaguars
S Donovan Darius signed a one-day contract with Jacksonville on Tuesday so that he could retire as a Jaguar.
Jaguars re-sign QB McCown
The Jaguars announced Monday that they have re-signed QB Luke McCown, who was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent.
Jaguars re-sign LS Cain
The Jaguars re-signed LS Jeremy Cain to a contract on Thursday before the five-year veteran became a free agent.
DE Spicer will retire as a Jaguar
Veteran DE Paul Spicer signed a one-day contract with Jacksonville on Wednesday so that he could retire with the team with which he spent nine seasons playing.
Jaguars give TE Lewis franchise tag
The Jaguars announced Wednesday that they have placed the franchise tag on Pro Bowl TE Marcedes Lewis.
Sanders meets with Jaguars, Bills
SS Bob Sanders has met with a few teams after being released by the Colts last week, as clubs weigh whether or not to take a risk on the injury-prone former Defensive Player of the Year.
Weaver's handling of Jaguars' coaching staff leads to unrest
The decision by Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver not to extend the contracts of his coaching staff has led to turnover and low morale among the staff, the way we hear it.
AFC South 2010 season-in-review team reports
Texans RB Arian Foster exploded onto the NFL scene with 231 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a Week One win over the Colts. He went on to lead the league in rushing with 1,616 yards.
Reports: Jaguars to hire Sheppard as QB coach
The Jaguars will hire Bengals WR coach Mike Sheppard as their QB coach, the NFL Network, The Cincinnati Enquirer and The Florida Times-Union reported Saturday.
Jaguars QB coach Monken leaves for Oklahoma State
Jaguars QB coach Todd Monken will leave to be the new offensive coordinator at Oklahoma State University, just a month after being promoted from receivers coach.
Jaguars release OT Black, add C Vierling
The Jaguars announced Monday that they have released OT Jordan Black and added C Bradley Vierling to their roster.
PLAYER NEWS
The Jacksonville Jaguars have claimed Grimes off waivers from Houston.|||||||
Grimes played in nine games this season, six with the Texans and three with the New York Jets. He carried twice for 6 yards with the Jets. The Jaguars needed depth at running back. Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) and Rashad Jennings (concussion/shoulder) are out Sunday against New England, and backups Jalen Parmele and Jordan Todman are on injured reserve.
The Houston Texans claimed Grimes off waivers.|||||||
The 5-foot-10 Grimes was signed off the Texans' practice squad by the New York Jets in September. The Jets waived him on Tuesday, and the Texans picked him up with Ben Tate's status uncertain for Sunday's game against Buffalo (3-4) because of a hamstring injury.
The New York Jets have signed Grimes from the Houston Texans' practice squad.|||||||
Grimes was signed by the Texans as an undrafted free agent out of William & Mary in May and waived after the preseason before being signed to Houston's practice squad. The move Tuesday gives the Jets' running game some added depth behind starter Shonn Greene and backups Bilal Powell and Joe McKnight.