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 |
Peterson's return helps Vikings to OT win
Adrian Peterson ran for two touchdowns in his return from a left knee injury as the Vikings beat the Jaguars in overtime.
Jaguars add RB Jones-Drew to roster
The Jaguars have added RB Maurice Jones-Drew to the roster, the club said Saturday.
Jaguars' decision to keep two QBs a surprise
The Jaguars are the one team in the division that decided keeping a third-string QB on the roster was a luxury they couldn’t afford.
Tuesday's 60-second rant: Youth under center
PFW's Arthur Arkush sounds off on the young QBs who will be running three-fourths of the AFC South offenses in 2012.
Jaguars' Mularkey says MJD won't start opener
Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew won the rushing title last season, but he isn't even his club's Week One starter.
Jones-Drew ends holdout without new contract
Disgruntled Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew ended his 38-day holdout, without a new contract, on Sunday.
Jaguars waive TE Miller injured, claim TE Brackett
The Jaguars have waived TE Zach Miller injured and claimed former Eagles TE Brett Brackett off waivers.
Mularkey says he expects RB Jennings to start Week One
Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey said Monday that he expects RB Rashad Jennings will be the starter Week One.
Jaguars place DE Chick, LB Session on PUP list
The Jaguars placed DE John Chick (knee) and LB Clint Session (concussion) on the reserve PUP list.
Monroe, Smith return to practice for Jaguars
OLT Eugene Monroe and LB Daryl Smith returned to practice Saturday and are expected to play in Thursday night's preseason finale.
Jaguars waive eight players
The Jaguars waived eight players Saturday morning, including veteran CB Ashton Youboty.
Lions sign Osgood
The Lions signed special-teamer Kassim Osgood, the former Jaguar confirmed on Twitter.
RB depth could be concern for Jaguars
Though the Jaguars are high on RB Rashad Jennings, his elevation to starter with Maurice Jones-Drew holding out poses depth concerns.
Report: Jones-Drew open to a trade
Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew’s holdout continues, and now he is reportedly open to a trade.
Jaguars commit to London games 2013-16
The NFL announced the Jaguars’ multi-year commitment to play games in London from 2013-16.
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.
