The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran wide receiver and special teamer Jakeem Grant to their practice squad on Tuesday. Grant spent a portion of 2024 training camp with Atlanta before being cut loose. He hasn't touched the football in a game since 2021, a year in which he made the Pro Bowl as a returner. The 32-year-old could work his way onto the active roster with his special teams experience, but he's not a dependable offensive weapon and therefore should be left untouched in all fantasy leagues.
Nov 13, 2024 12:36 AM EST
The Atlanta Falcons placed kick returner/wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (hamstring) on injured reserve Thursday. Atlanta signed Grant to a one-year contract last Saturday, and he was expected to compete for a role as a return specialist. He injured his hamstring this week at practice, and it's unclear how much time he will miss. However, Grant could play again this year if he is able to reach an injury settlement with the team. The 2016 sixth-round pick was set to experience his first action this season since 2021 after suffering back-to-back season-ending injuries the previous two preseasons (Achilles, knee). With him and Rondale Moore on IR, Atlanta is expected to seek more depth behind Avery Williams to compete for kick returner duties.
Aug 15, 2024 9:37 PM EST
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with free agent wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. on Saturday. The former sixth-round pick has spent a majority of his career with the Miami Dolphins. He tore his Achilles in 2022 which prompted his release from the Cleveland Browns. Grant is an All-Pro returner as his best season as a wideout came in 2020 with the Dolphins. The Falcons are likely going to use Grant primarily as a returner but he could see some snaps at wideout with Rondale Moore done for the season. There is unlikely to be any fantasy value here.
Aug 10, 2024 6:20 PM EST
Two-time All-Pro return man and wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. will take part in the New York Jets' minicamp this week on a tryout basis, according to a source. Grant is attempting to make a comeback of sorts after missing each of the last two years due to injury. He suffered a torn Achilles in training camp in 2022 and a season-ending knee injury in the preseason last year while with the Cleveland Browns. Grant was an All-Pro return man in 2021, though, with the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins, and he could give the Jets some veteran experience on special teams in 2024 if they sign him. The former sixth-round pick of the Dolphins in 2016 out of Texas Tech has never made much of an impact on offense in his seven NFL campaigns, posting a career-high 36 receptions in 2020 for 373 yards and only one touchdown in 14 games (four starts).
Jun 10, 2024 2:01 PM EST
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (knee) landed on the injured reserve list on Sunday and will miss the 2023-24 campaign. The 30-year-old, who also missed all last season with an Achilles injury, suffered a ruptured patellar tendon during the preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. Although he wasn't expected to be a viable fantasy option as a wideout, his effectiveness as a return man isn't good for the Browns special teams unit this season.
Aug 27, 2023 4:48 PM EST
Cleveland Browns returner Jakeem Grant (knee) likely suffered a broken patella during Week 3 of the preseason, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Head coach Kevin Stefanski added that he hopes Grant's patella is not torn. An MRI will be conducted Sunday to confirm the diagnosis. Nevertheless, it's an unfortunate development for the Browns and their talented 30-year-old special teamer, especially after he missed all of 2022 with a torn Achilles. Grant has never been a major contributor in the passing game, but his value as a returner is tremendous. In his absence, Donovan Peoples-Jones and Jerome Ford (hamstring) would likely handle punt and kick returns, respectively.
Aug 26, 2023 6:12 PM EST
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (knee) exited Saturday's preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 30-year-old, who missed all last season with an Achilles injury, suffered a knee injury in this one. Even worse, he was taken off the field on a cart, which isn't a promising sign. Grant isn't expected to be a direct fantasy asset this season. However, his success as a return man over the years makes him a valuable commodity for the Browns special teams unit. There should be an update on Grant's condition soon.
Aug 26, 2023 2:03 PM EST
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (Achilles) will return punts and kicks during the team's preseason finale against Kansas City on Saturday. The returner injured his Achilles last training camp and hasn't seen game action since. Signs have pointed to Grant opening the season as the lead return man. He is often taking the first-team reps during those drills. The 30-year-old has six return touchdowns in his career but he can be ignored in almost all fantasy leagues.
Aug 24, 2023 9:45 AM EST
Grant did not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Jets and remains limited at practice, as he tries to return from a torn Achilles tendon, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Aug 4, 2023 5:39 AM EST
Grant is listed as the top punt and kickoff returner on the unofficial depth chart for Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Jets, the Browns' official site reports.
Aug 1, 2023 5:34 AM EST
Grant (Achilles) participated in Tuesday's practice and took his most reps to date, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.
Jul 25, 2023 4:09 PM EST
Grant (Achilles) has been placed on IR by the Browns.
Aug 10, 2022 8:31 AM EST
Tests confirmed Grant will miss the season with a torn Achilles suffered Tuesday in practice, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Aug 10, 2022 7:53 AM EST
There are fears that Grant suffered a season-ending torn Achilles during Tuesday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Aug 9, 2022 1:32 PM EST
Grant (leg) was carted off during Tuesday's camp session, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Aug 9, 2022 12:50 PM EST
Grant has benefited from injuries at wide receiver to get steady reps during drills, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.
Aug 5, 2022 6:35 AM EST
Grant (ankle) agreed to a three-year deal with the Browns on Tuesday that's worth up to $13.8 million, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Mar 15, 2022 9:47 PM EST
Grant (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Jan 6, 2022 2:58 PM EST
Grant (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
Jan 5, 2022 3:09 PM EST
Grant (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Dec 31, 2021 11:42 AM EST
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