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 |
Luck runs for two TDs to lead Colts past Jaguars
The Colts beat the Jaguars 27-10 on Thursday night behind two rushing touchdowns from rookie QB Andrew Luck.
Tuesday's 60-second rant: Adams, Khan running out of patience
The job security of Titans head coach Mike Munchak and Jaguars GM Gene Smith and head coach Mike Mularkey is extemely tenuous.
AFC South Spin cycle: Colts' win about more than Luck
Colts rookie QB Andrew Luck was cool and collected in Indianapoiis' emotional Week Nine victory over the Dolphins.
Leshoure paces Lions with three TDs in win
Mikel Leshoure ran for three touchdowns, and the Lions turned in their most complete victory of the season, 31-14 over the Jaguars.
Thomas a logical fit with Lions
The Lions didn’t seem to be in need of a wide receiver, but trading for the Jaguars’ Mike Thomas makes sense on multiple levels.
Jaguars WR Shorts' emergence helped make Thomas expendable
With Mike Thomas being shipped to Detroit, the Jaguars are counting on Cecil Shorts to continue his impressive development in Year Two.
Wednesday's 60-second rant: Dealing draft picks at deadline risky
The NFL’s extended trade deadline looms, but teams like the Lions and GM Martin Mayhew should be leery of trading away draft picks for players.
Reports: Jaguars trade WR Thomas to Lions
The Lions acquired WR Mike Thomas from the Jaguars, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport first reported.
Jaguars sign OL Vallos
The Jaguars signed OL Steve Vallos and LB Brandon Marshall and waived QB John Parker Wilson and RB Keith Toston.
AFC South Spin cycle: Colts continue to surprise
The Colts edged the Titans in the battle for second in the AFC South, while the shorthanded Jaguars gave a gutsy effort in Green Bay.
Packers survive scare from Jaguars
Aaron Rodgers went back to an old favorite, connecting with Donald Driver on a 4-yard touchdown to seal Green Bay's 24-15 victory over the Jaguars.
Jaguars promote QB Wilson, activate DE Chick
The Jaguars promoted QB John Parker Wilson from the practice squad and activated DE John Chick from the physically-unable-to-perform list.
Jaguars sign CB Rutland
The Jaguars announced Friday that they have signed second-year CB Kevin Rutland to the 53-man 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.
