Grant Haley (American football) explained

Grant Haley
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:6 January 1996
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:190
High School:The Lovett School
(Atlanta, Georgia)
College:Penn State
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:94
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:6
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statvalue6:1
Pfr:HaleGr00

Grant Haley (born January 6, 1996) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Penn State. Haley is best known for returning the blocked field goal against the then undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes for a game-winning touchdown in 2016.

Professional career

New York Giants

Following the 2018 NFL draft, Haley was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent. He saw snaps at cornerback and safety in his time with the Giants.[1] He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[2] [3] On October 16, 2018, he was signed to the active roster. Haley ended the 2018 season ranked as the 4th best rookie cornerback ranked by Pro Football Focus.[4]

On September 5, 2020, Haley was waived by the Giants.[5]

New Orleans Saints

On September 19, 2020, Haley was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad.[6] He was promoted to the active roster on December 5, 2020,[7] but his contract was disapproved by the NFL on December 9, and he reverted to the practice squad.[8] He was elevated to the active roster on January 2, 2021, for the team's week 17 game against the Carolina Panthers, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[9] During the game, Haley recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Teddy Bridgewater in the 33–7 win.[10] On January 18, 2021, Haley signed a reserve/futures contract with the Saints.[11]

On August 31, 2021, Haley was waived by the Saints.[12]

Los Angeles Rams

On October 20, 2021, Haley was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad.[13] He was promoted to the active roster on January 8, 2022. Haley won the Super Bowl when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals.[14]

On August 30, 2022, Haley was waived by the Rams and signed to the practice squad the next day.[15] [16] He was promoted to the active roster on September 24, 2022.[17] He was placed on injured reserve on October 18, 2022.[18]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Giants sign undrafted free agents, three draft picks . Giants.com. May 11, 2018.
  2. Web site: New York Giants announce 53-man roster. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. September 1, 2018.
  3. Web site: Giants waive QB Davis Webb, announce practice squad among roster moves. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. September 2, 2018.
  4. Web site: Giants sign WR Bennie Fowler, waive CB Donte Deayon among roster moves. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. October 16, 2018.
  5. Web site: New York Giants announce 53-man roster. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. September 5, 2020.
  6. Web site: Saints practice squad adds two free agents after tryouts. Saints Wire. USA Today. September 19, 2020.
  7. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves. NewOrleansSaints.com. December 5, 2020.
  8. News: Just, Amie . Terron Armstead reinstated from COVID-19 list, Justin Hardee designated for return; see Saints' moves . NOLA.com . December 9, 2020 . January 13, 2021.
  9. News: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves . NewOrleansSaints.com . January 2, 2021 . February 15, 2021 . March 3, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210303015744/https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-01022021 . dead .
  10. Web site: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers - January 3rd, 2021 . 2021-01-07 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  11. News: Bouda, Nate . Saints Sign 13 Players To Futures Deals, Release WR Jake Kumerow From PS . NFLTradeRumors.co . January 18, 2021 . February 18, 2021.
  12. Web site: New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 31, 2021.
  13. Web site: Soares . Venie Randy . October 20, 2021 . Rams sign Grant Haley and Jared Pinkney to practice squad . 2023-03-25 . Turf Show Times . SB Nation.
  14. Web site: LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022. Schwartz, Paul. nypost.com. February 13, 2021.
  15. Web site: Analysis: Rams' initial 53-man roster for 2022. Jackson, Stu. TheRams.com. August 30, 2022.
  16. Web site: Rams sign 16 players, plus International Pathway Program player Max Pircher to practice squad. Jackson, Stu. TheRams.com. August 31, 2022.
  17. Web site: Rams Announce Four Roster Moves. nfltraderumors.co. Grindley, Wyatt. September 24, 2022.
  18. RamsNFL . 1582445029871693825 . LA Rams Transactions: • Reserve/Injured DB Grant Haley, T Joe Noteboom • Terminated all contracts DE Takk McKinley • Free Agent Signing T Ty Nsekhe.