Nicholas Grigsby Explained

Nicholas Grigsby
Number:55, 50
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:2 July 1992
Birth Place:Trotwood, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:230
High School:Trotwood-Madison
(Trotwood, Ohio)
College:Pittsburgh (2011–2015)
Undraftedyear:2016
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:15
Pfr:GrigNi01

Nicholas Mario Grigsby (born July 2, 1992) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Pittsburgh. Grigsby was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He was also a member of the Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, St. Louis Battlehawks and Ottawa Redblacks.

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft, Grigsby signed with the Los Angeles Rams on May 4, 2016.[1] On September 9, 2016, he was waived.[2] Grigsby was signed to the Rams' practice squad on September 12, 2016. On November 22, 2016, he was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.[3]

On September 3, 2017, Grigsby was waived by the Rams.[4]

Baltimore Ravens (first stint)

On September 19, 2017, Grigsby was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad.[5]

New England Patriots

On November 28, 2017, Grigsby was signed by the New England Patriots off the Ravens' practice squad.[6] He appeared in 5 games and had 5 tackles. Grigsby and the Patriots made it to Super Bowl LII, but the Patriots lost 41–33 to the Philadelphia Eagles.

On November 13, 2018, the Patriots released Grigsby.[7]

Detroit Lions

On November 17, 2018, Grigsby was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on November 26, 2018.[9] On February 15, 2019, Grigsby was released by the Lions.[10]

Baltimore Ravens (second stint)

On July 31, 2019, Grigsby was signed by the Ravens.[11] He was waived on August 24, 2019.

Green Bay Packers

On August 25, 2019, Grigsby was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers, but was waived the next day after failing his physical.[12]

St. Louis Battlehawks

In October 2019, Grigsby was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the XFL in the 2020 XFL Draft.[13] He was waived on January 8, 2020.[14]

Ottawa Redblacks

Grigsby signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League on January 6, 2021.[15] He was released on June 24, 2021.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rams sign 19 undrafted free agents. https://web.archive.org/web/20170907122424/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/rams-sign-19-undrafted-free-agents/d04dd04b-c5b9-41c5-b402-582aae57d97c. dead. September 7, 2017. Simmons. Myles. TheRams.com. May 4, 2016. November 28, 2016.
  2. Web site: Rams sign DB Steve Williams. https://web.archive.org/web/20170114164932/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Sign-DB-Steve-Williams/193c101a-d536-4083-ad48-fe95ae5efe42. dead. January 14, 2017. Bain. Nate. TheRams.com. September 9, 2016. November 28, 2016.
  3. Web site: Rams make Week 12 roster changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20170825225024/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/rams-make-week-12-roster-changes/52c52106-4736-4a56-9e95-f8900cd9af16. dead. August 25, 2017. White. Tiffany. TheRams.com. November 22, 2016. November 28, 2016.
  4. Web site: Rams Waive Three, Announce Practice Squad. Simmons, Myles. TheRams.com. September 3, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171007163956/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Waive-Three-Announce-Practice-Squad/6b710a01-cde3-4272-8ef1-1686771ab5c5. October 7, 2017.
  5. Web site: Ravens Sign Two Offensive Linemen to 53-Man Roster. https://web.archive.org/web/20171023105658/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-Two-Offensive-Linemen-to-53-Man-Roster/6fe0ab81-3e84-417e-94ba-589bc499d448. dead. October 23, 2017. Mink, Ryan. BaltimoreRavens.com. September 19, 2017.
  6. Web site: Patriots Sign LB Nicholas Grigsby from the Baltimore Practice Squad; Sign OL Jason King. https://web.archive.org/web/20180504140235/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/11/28/patriots-sign-lb-nicholas-grigsby-baltimore-practice-squad-sign-ol-jason-king. dead. May 4, 2018. Patriots.com. November 28, 2017.
  7. Web site: Patriots Activate DB Duke Dawson to the 53-Man Roster. Patriots.com. November 13, 2018.
  8. Web site: Lions sign WR Andy Jones to active roster from practice squad. DetroitLions.com. November 17, 2018.
  9. Web site: Lions place WR Marvin Jones Jr. on Reserve-Injured. DetroitLions.com. November 26, 2018.
  10. Web site: Lions release safety Glover Quin after six seasons . NFL.com . Kevin . Patra . February 15, 2019 . February 15, 2019.
  11. Web site: Ravens Sign Veteran Linebacker to Fill Open Roster Spot. Brown, Clifton. BaltimoreRavens.com. July 31, 2019.
  12. Web site: Packers claim LB Nicholas Grigsby off waivers from Ravens. Packers Wire. USA Today. August 26, 2019.
  13. Web site: Bender. Bill. XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league. Sporting News. October 21, 2019. October 23, 2019.
  14. Web site: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . January 9, 2020.
  15. News: Redblacks transactions - New Year, New Signings . OttawaRedblacks.com . January 6, 2021 . January 7, 2021.
  16. News: Redblacks Transactions . OttawaRedblacks.com . June 25, 2021 . June 25, 2021.

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