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 |
Jones-Drew's knee could be a lingering problem
Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew recently revealed that he was playing with bone-on-bone contact in the back of his right knee toward the end of the season.
Is Weaver preparing to sell Jaguars?
Recent moves by Jacksonville owner Wayne Weaver lend credence to the theory that he will sell the team once a new CBA is ratified, according to AFC South Whispers.
WR Hill in the mix for Jaguars in 2011
Jaguars WR Jason Hill was a pleasant surprise after being picked up off of the waiver wire in Week 11 and could see significant playing time in 2011.
Jaguars' Tucker gets chance to revive 'D'
Defensive coordinator Mel Tucker will assume play-calling responsibilities in 2011, with the directive of dialing up more pressure and getting to the quarterback.
Johnson replaces Jones-Drew on Pro Bowl roster
Titans RB Chris Johnson has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing Maurice Jones-Drew of the Jaguars, who is out with a knee injury.
Former Jaguars TE Wilford arrested for trespassing and resisting arrest
Former Jaguars TE Ernest Wilford was shot with a Taser gun, shocked with a stun gun and arrested early Friday morning on charges of trespassing and resisting arrest without violence.
Jaguars still looking to bolster DE position
The Jaguars think DRE Aaron Kampman can make a full recovery from his second consecutive season-ending knee injury, but they still covet another disruptive end to pair with him on the left side.
Weaver's decision to retain Del Rio sends all the wrong messages
Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver's decision to retain head coach Jack Del Rio proves that Weaver is willing to accept the status quo.
Del Rio's job safe with Jaguars
Jack Del Rio will remain the Jaguars' head coach despite his team finishing with an 8-8 record and missing the playoffs this season.
Foster, Texans end Jaguars' playoff hopes
Arian Foster ran for 180 yards to capture the NFL rushing title, and the Houston Texans ended Jacksonville's playoff hopes with a 34-17 win over the Jaguars on Sunda
MJD, Garrard to miss Week 17 for Jaguars
The Jaguars will be without their top two offensive players for their must-win Week 17 matchup with the Texans.
Poor blocking at core of Jaguars' offensive struggles
Poor blocking has derailed the Jaguars' offense at the most critical juncture of the season, the way we hear it.
Report: Jags QB Garrard won't play Sunday
Jaguars QB David Garrard will have surgery on his right middle finger on Thursday and miss Sunday's game against the Texans, according to the Florida Times-Union.
Redskins' defense comes up with gutsy effort
The season long ago had gotten away from the Redskins, but the defense, which was down several players, performed like everything was on the line against the Jaguars.
Double dose of Week 16 letdown in Jags’ backfield
With a bum knee keeping Maurice Jones-Drew out of the biggest fantasy week of the season, backup Rashad Jennings was all set to run wild over the Redskins Sunday. Of course, things don't always play out as expected.
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.
