Nicholas Grigsby (American football)

Nicholas Mario Grigsby (born July 2, 1992) is an American football linebacker for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Pittsburgh. Grigsby was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He has also played for the New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, and Baltimore Ravens.

Nicholas Grigsby
Ottawa Redblacks
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1992-07-02) July 2, 1992
Trotwood, Ohio
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Trotwood-Madison
(Trotwood, Ohio)
College:Pittsburgh
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career NFL statistics as of Week 16, 2018
Total tackles:15
Sacks:0.0
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)		 220 lb
(100 kg)		 4.51 s 1.56 s 2.57 s 4.27 s 6.90 s 36.5 in
(0.93 m)		 10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		 21 reps
All values are from Pro Day[1]

Los Angeles Rams

After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft, Grigsby signed with the Los Angeles Rams on May 4, 2016.[2] On September 9, 2016, he was waived.[3] 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.[4]

On September 3, 2017, Grigsby was waived by the Rams.[5]

Baltimore Ravens

On September 19, 2017, Grigsby was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad.[6]

New England Patriots

On November 28, 2017, Grigsby was signed by the New England Patriots off the Ravens' practice squad.[7] 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.[8]

Detroit Lions

On November 17, 2018, Grigsby was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.[9] He was promoted to the active roster on November 26, 2018.[10] On February 15, 2019, Grigsby was released by the Lions.[11]

Baltimore Ravens (second stint)

On July 31, 2019, Grigsby was signed by the Baltimore Ravens.[12] 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.[13]

St. Louis BattleHawks

In October 2019, Grigsby was selected by the St. Louis BattleHawks in the 2020 XFL Draft.[14] He was waived on January 8, 2020.[15]

Ottawa Redblacks

Grigsby signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL on January 6, 2021.[16]

References
  1. "Nicholas Grigsby - Pittsburgh, OLB : 2016 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
  2. Simmons, Myles (May 4, 2016). "Rams sign 19 undrafted free agents". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
  3. Bain, Nate (September 9, 2016). "Rams sign DB Steve Williams". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on January 14, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
  4. White, Tiffany (November 22, 2016). "Rams make Week 12 roster changes". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
  5. Simmons, Myles (September 3, 2017). "Rams Waive Three, Announce Practice Squad". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017.
  6. Mink, Ryan (September 19, 2017). "Ravens Sign Two Offensive Linemen to 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2017.
  7. "Patriots Sign LB Nicholas Grigsby from the Baltimore Practice Squad; Sign OL Jason King". Patriots.com. November 28, 2017. Archived from the original on May 4, 2018.
  8. "Patriots Activate DB Duke Dawson to the 53-Man Roster". Patriots.com. November 13, 2018.
  9. "Lions sign WR Andy Jones to active roster from practice squad". DetroitLions.com. November 17, 2018.
  10. "Lions place WR Marvin Jones Jr. on Reserve-Injured". DetroitLions.com. November 26, 2018.
  11. Patra, Kevin (February 15, 2019). "Lions release safety Glover Quin after six seasons". NFL.com. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  12. Brown, Clifton (July 31, 2019). "Ravens Sign Veteran Linebacker to Fill Open Roster Spot". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  13. "Packers claim LB Nicholas Grigsby off waivers from Ravens". Packers Wire. USA Today. August 26, 2019.
  14. Bender, Bill (October 21, 2019). "XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league". Sporting News. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  15. "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  16. "Redblacks transactions - New Year, New Signings". OttawaRedblacks.com. January 6, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
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