AUGUST 10, 2022 • BROWNSZONE.COM
JAKEEM GRANT
Jakeem Grant Sr. out for the season with torn Achilles tendon BEREA — Jakeem Grant Sr.’s reaction told the story. He quickly took off his helmet and pounded the ground. After he was helped to a cart to...
Out for year Grant will miss the 2022 season after tests confirmed he suffered a torn Achilles' tendon in Tuesday's practice, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The 29-year-old depth receiver and return specialist reportedly was having a strong training camp before his season-ending injury. With Grant out, there's an opening for Demetric Felton or D'Ernest Johnson (among others) to return kicks and punts for Cleveland.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
How will the Browns replace Jakeem Grant Sr.? Orange and Brown Talk Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about Jakeem Grant Sr.'s injury before looking ahead to Friday night in Jacksonville.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Browns' Jakeem Grant suffers Achilles injury in practice
Cleveland Browns wide receiver and return specialist Jakeem Grant was carted off the field with what the team fears is a torn left Achilles tendonAUGUST 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Browns Fear Jakeem Grant Suffered Major Injury According to a report, there is a chance that kick returner and wide receiver Jakeem Grant misses the year.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Torn Achilles feared Grant may have suffered a season-ending torn Achilles during Tuesday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact The report notes that the Browns are awaiting final word on Grant's injury, but it appears as though the 29-year-old is in for an extended absence. In that scenario, Cleveland's return game would take a major hit, while the depth of the team's wideout corps would also be impacted ahead of Week 1.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Departs practice with leg injury Grant (leg) was carted off during Tuesday's camp session, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact Unfortunate news strikes Tuesday for Cleveland, as Grant was carted off the practice field and was unable to put any weight on his left leg. Recently, the seventh-year return specialist has taken more practice reps at receiver than he's used to, as many of the Browns' pass catchers have missed a portion of training camp attending to injuries. Expect to hear more regarding the severity of Grant's injury within the upcoming days, but from the way this sounds, Cleveland may be without the 29-year-old Week 1 against the Panthers.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Browns training camp day 11: Jakeem Grant Sr. carted off field with injury Receiver/return specialist Jakeem Grant Sr. was carted off the field with a leg injury
AUGUST 9, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
Gets steady reps Grant has benefited from injuries at wide receiver to get steady reps during drills, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.
Impact Grant's primary role with Cleveland will be as a returner, but he and Michael Woods have showcased skills with the opportunity. Grant is one of the quicker players on the field and can be dangerous in the open field. None of the sidelined wideouts are dealing with significant injuries, so Grant's reps will eventually dry up.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jakeem Grant Sr. is much more than just a return specialist: Film Review Take a closer look at new Browns wide receiver and kick returner, Jakeem Grant Sr.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Can Jakeem Grant Sr. solve the Browns' punt return woes? Key questions for 2022 The Browns have struggled to find consistency with punt returners since Travis Benjamin left following the 2015 season.
JULY 2, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Browns receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. is here to supercharge the return game but wants to prove he can do more The Browns signed Jakeem Grant to charge up their return game, but he's expecting to contribute as a wide receiver, too.
MAY 27, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Browns sign former Packers punter Bojorquez to 2-year deal
The Cleveland Browns filled a major need, signing free agent punter Corey Bojorquez to a two-year contractAPRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heading to Cleveland 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.
Impact Grant missed the final game of 2021 with an ankle issue, but it didn't affect his outlook in free agency. Chicago acquired the 29-year-old from Miami in October, and he finished the campaign with 11 catches for 132 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 493 yards on 21 kick returns and 250 yards and one touchdown on 18 punt returns. Grant is likely to see most of his action for Cleveland in the return game as well.
MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Green Bay Packers hire Bisaccia as special teams coordinator
The Green Bay Packers have hired former Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia to upgrade their beleaguered special teamsFEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Drayton out as Packers' special teams coordinator
A person familiar with the situation says that Maurice Drayton won’t be back as the Green Bay Packers’ special teams coordinator next seasonFEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers, Packers hope to avoid more special teams mishaps
Coach Kyle Shanahan has a simple request for the San Francisco 49ers special teams units each weekJANUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three Bears named to AP All-Pro 2nd team Sean Hammond: Three Bears players were named Friday to The Associated Press All-Pro 2nd team. Outside linebacker Robert Quinn, inside lineba...
JANUARY 15, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Placed on IR Grant (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Impact The wide receiver picked up an ankle injury in Week 17 and will now miss the Bears' season finale against the Vikings on Sunday after being placed on IR. Grant will finish the 2021 season with 11 receptions for 132 yards and two touchdowns, both of which came with the Bears after being traded from the Dolphins in October.
JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roster Move: Bears put Grant on injured reserve The Bears on Thursday placed Pro Bowl return specialist Jakeem Grant Sr. on injured reserve with an ankle injury, meaning that he will miss...
JANUARY 6, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Vikings host Bears with no playoff stakes, coach uncertainty
The Minnesota Vikings host the Chicago Bears to finish the seasonJANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No practice Wednesday Grant didn't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury.
Impact Grant may have picked up the injury in the Bears' Week 17 win over the Giants on Sunday, when he was limited to only 11 snaps (six on offense, five on special teams). If he can't get back on the practice field before week's end, he'll likely sit out the Bears' season finale in Minnesota.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
In clear for Week 17 Grant (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact Grant was a full participant in practices Wednesday through Friday, but it wasn't until the release of Friday's injury report that the Bears confirmed the wideout had cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. The head injury prevented Grant from playing Week 16 in Seattle, but now that he's healthy again, he should have a small role in the Bears' offensive game plan as a gadget player and option for slot snaps. He'll also reclaim his usual duties as the Bears' top return man.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starts week with full practice Grant (concussion) practiced fully Wednesday.
Impact Grant's full participation in practice is certainly an encouraging sign after he missed last week's game due to a concussion he sustained in Week 15 against Minnesota. There hasn't been official confirmation of Grant clearing the NFL's concussion protocol, but Grant certainly has a chance of suiting up Sunday against the Giants and reclaiming his roles as a depth receiver on offense and return man on special teams.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out with concussion Grant (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest at Seattle.
Impact Grant left Monday's game against the Vikings after suffering a concussion, and he has yet to gain clearance to return. His absence will be most felt on special teams, though he has seen increased snaps as a receiver of late due to the depletion of healthy Bears wideouts. Khalil Herbert should handle kick returns while Damiere Byrd figures to take over punt returns in Grant's absence.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
