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 third-round DT Smith
The Jaguars announced Thursday that they have agreed to terms with 2010 third-round draft pick DT D'Anthony Smith. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Jaguars sign sixth-round CB-RS McGee
Sixth-round pick Scotty McGee signed with Jacksonville on Wednesday, the team announced. He is the third of the Jaguars' six draft picks to sign a contract this year.
AFC South training-camp reports
In the third installment in our series of training-camp reports, we look at the AFC South teams.
Drew's radio show has potential to be a distraction
Sirius XM radio recently announced that RB Maurice Jones-Drew would be hosting a fantasy football show on Friday nights this season. Drew will take calls from listeners and offer fantasy advice for two hours each week starting in August.
Jaguars sign fifth-round pick Lane
DE Austen Lane is the second of six Jaguars 2010 draft picks to come to terms on a contract — DE Larry Hart, a fellow fifth-round pick, signed late Tuesday.
Jaguars sign rookie DE Larry Hart
The Jaguars signed fifth-round DE Larry Hart to a contract Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed. Hart is the first of Jacksonville's six 2010 draft picks to sign.
Jaguars release DE Hayward and five others
The Jaguars announced Wednesday the release of DE Reggie Hayward, OL Cameron Stephenson and four undrafted rookies — P Robert Malone, CB Chris Hawkins, WR Chris McGaha and FB Ben Stallings.
Q&A with Jaguars WR Mike Thomas
PFW recently caught up with Jaguars WR Mike Thomas to discuss a variety of topics, including his maturation entering his second season, the ongoing position battle for a starting job, the loss of Torry Holt and a possible career after ...
WR Thomas poised for greater success in second season
Coming off a productive season in which he set the Jaguars' franchise record for receptions by a rookie, Mike Thomas believes he is much more prepared to improve upon that production this season.
Jaguars forfeit final two days of OTAs
The Jaguars will not be allowed to hold their final two organized team activities next week after a player complained that the practices were too intense.
Leaner Harvey impresses during OTAs
Former first-rounder DE Derrick Harvey knows this is a make-or-break season. Harvey, whom the Jaguars drafted eighth overall in 2008 in the belief he would become a menacing pass rusher, has mustered only 5½ sacks in two seasons.
Several Jaguars battling for starting OLG position
The acquisition of OG Justin Smiley from the Dolphins is a sign that the club is concerned about the position.
Report: Jaguars acquire OG Smiley
The Jaguars acquired OG Justin Smiley in a trade with the Dolphins, according to a report.
Safety position remains unsettled for Jaguars
The back end of the Jaguars' secondary remains a big concern. Darren Sharper's decision to turn down more money from the Jaguars and return to New Orleans, and the team not addressing the safety position in the draft, means ...
Jaguars sign LB Lehman
The Jaguars have signed veteran free-agent LB Teddy Lehman to a contract.
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.
