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 still counting on Considine
Although he'd been used primarily on special teams and dime packages lately, Jaguars S Sean Considine is again playing a bigger role, according to AFC South Whispers.
Readers pick Colts to beat out Jaguars in AFC South
In a recent poll in which we asked readers to pick the AFC South champion this season, Indianapolis edged current division leader Jacksonville in the voting.
Jaguars put OT Haslam on I.R., add Baldridge
The Jaguars have placed rookie OT Kevin Haslam on injured reserve with a hand injury and promoted fellow rookie OT Daniel Baldridge from the practice squad to fill the vacated roster spot.
Jaguars granted blackout extension
The Jaguars have been granted a 24-hour extension to the NFL blackout deadline. The team has until 1 p.m. ET Friday to sell enough tickets for their game against the Raiders to be televised locally.
Cox coming on strong after early-season struggles
Jaguars CB Derek Cox has responded from his early-season benching by playing more aggressively in the second half.
Jaguars activate S Hamlin
The Jaguars activated S Michael Hamlin to the active roster and waived OT Adam Terry.
Jaguars have their mojo working
In knocking off the Titans on Sunday, the Jaguars won for the fourth time in five weeks. They control their playoff destiny with a full game lead over the Colts in the AFC South.
M.J.D. the guy to own for fantasy playoff glory
Maurice Jones-Drew might have given his owners a scare early in the season, but his play of late is reminding them why they used a first-round pick on the fantasy phenom.
Jaguars knock off Titans, maintain AFC South lead
Maurice Jones-Drew ran for a career-best 186 yards and Rashad Jennings and David Garrard each ran for a touchdown in leading the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 17-6 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
Jaguars still not happy with WR corps
One year after Jacksonville thought it had the makings of a competitive group of wide receivers, it appears the team will need to seek more help at the position next offseason, according to AFC South Whispers.
Jags WR Sims-Walker won't play Sunday vs. Titans
Jaguars WR Mike Sims-Walker will not play Sunday against the Titans, according to the Jaguars' official Twitter page.
Jaguars place LB Cutrera on I.R.
The Jaguars placed LB Jacob Cutrera on injured reserve because of a concussion and signed LB Slade Norris from their practice squad.
Jaguars RB Jennings could be valuable down stretch
The way we hear it, Jaguars RB Rashad Jennings, who racked up 53 yards and a TD on only seven carries against a stout Giants' "D" in Week 12, gives the club confidence and the flexibility to spell starter Maurice ...
Manning leads Giants to comeback win over Jaguars
Eli Manning threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Boss with 3:15 to play and the Giants rallied to beat Jacksonville 24-20 on Sunday, snapping a two-game slide and ending the Jaguars' three-game winning streak.
Jaguars concerned about OT Black's pass blocking
After giving up a pair of sacks in a loss to Cleveland, Jaguars ORT Jordan Black has his coaches concerned, but they don't have a better option on the roster, according to AFC South Whispers.
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.
