RICHIE GRANT NEWS

Nine tackles in loss Grant totaled nine tackles (four solo), including one for loss, during Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Grant finished second on the team in stops behind Rashaan Evans (15) and fell one short of his third double-digit tackle performance of the campaign. Across 13 appearances, the second-year safety has totaled 91 tackles, seven pass defenses and two interceptions while playing nearly every defensive snap.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Richie Grant reads play perfectly on 5-yard TFL vs. Pickett Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant reads play perfectly on 5-yard TFL vs. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Richie Grant: 'as long as we are in the hunt we have a chance' | Press Conference Richie Grant speaks to the media about as long as they are in the hunt they have a chance.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Eight tackles, two pass deflections Grant recorded eight tackles (three solo) and two pass deflections in Thursday's 25-15 loss to Carolina.

Impact Grant was busy again Thursday, registering at least eight tackles for the third time this year while also playing a season-high 16 snaps on special teams. Additionally, the safety was able to get a finger on a couple passes, raising his pass deflection total to seven on the season. Grant has compiled 70 tackles, seven pass deflections and two interceptions while playing in all 10 games this year.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 11 stops in loss Grant recorded 11 tackles (five solo) and one interception during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Grant recorded a season-high 11 tackles, finishing second on the team behind Rashaan Evans (12), and notched his second interception of the campaign, which he returned for 10 yards. The second-year safety has flourished in his first season as a full-time starter, recording 62 tackles, five pass defenses and two interceptions across the first nine games of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Palmer's dropped pass deflects to Richie Grant for interception Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Josh Palmer's dropped pass deflects to safety Richie Grant for an interception.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Watch: Richie Grant intercepts Chargers QB Justin Herbert WATCH: Falcons safety Richie Grant picks off Chargers QB Justin Herbert in the 3rd quarter

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Watch: Falcons' Richie Grant on loss to Bengals The Falcons defensive back discusses loss that dropped the team to 3-4.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • AJC.COM

Richie Grant speaks on responding from this | Press Conference Falcons vs. Bengals Richie Grant speaks to the media about responding from this game.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Heavy hitter Richie Grant is Mic'd up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Mic'd Up Richie Grant is Mic'd up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Seven tackles in Week 5 Grant recorded seven tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 21-15 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Grant burst onto the scene with 10 tackles during the season opener and has recorded at least five stops in each game since, giving him 35 total across five appearances. The 2021 second-round pick is flourishing in his first year as a full-time starter and will look to continue his hot start to the campaign against the 49ers in Week 6.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Richie Grant: 'seeing is believing and we believe in each other' | press Conference | Browns vs. Falcons Richie Grant speaks to the media about believing in each other to get the win.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

After Quiet Rookie Season, Richie Grant Rewarding Falcons' Patience Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant arrived with immense external expectations, but that wasn’t necessarily the case inside the building, at...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Game-sealing interception Grant totaled seven tackles, two pass defenses and one interception during Sunday's 27-23 win over the Seahawks.

Impact Grant sealed the Falcons' first win of the season with an interception in the red zone with under two minutes left. Across three appearances, the safety has 23 tackles (13 solo), three pass defenses and one interception.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Open Locker Room: Terrell, Pitts and Grant speak to the media following their win over Seattle A.J. Terrell, Kyle Pitts and Richie Grant discuss their win over Seattle and their impacts to the game.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Richie Grant snags INT on fourth-and-18 to ice Falcons' win vs. Seahawks Atlanta Falcons defensive back Richie Grant snags an interception on fourth-and-18 to ice the Falcons' win vs. the Seattle Seahawks.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons DB Richie Grant Mixing in Well With Veterans Richie Grant, a second-year safety out of UCF, has led the Atlanta Falcons with tackles over two games.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Plays 12 snaps in preseason opener Grant played 12 defensive snaps but didn't record any counting stats during Friday's preseason loss to the Lions.

Impact Grant drew the start at strong safety and played 12 snaps across two defensive possessions. The 2021 second-round pick appeared in 16 games as a rookie and totaled 35 tackles. He never settled into a starter's role last year, but with Atlanta in the midst of a rebuild, it appears he'll get a shot to seize a starting gig to start 2022.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons DB Richie Grant Due For Breakout Second Season? Grant was drafted in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Falcons Madden Safety Ratings: Can Richie Grant Stand Out? The second-year safety is eyeing an increased role in 2022.

JULY 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Falcons assistant coach Jon Hoke on Richie Grant: 'He has taken a good step' Here’s what Falcons secondary coach Jon Hoke had to say about new cornerback Casey Hayward, the nickel back spot and Richie Grant taking ove...

JUNE 9, 2022 • AJC.COM

What Are Falcons Expectations For Second-Year Safety Richie Grant? After a mixed rookie campaign, Atlanta is hoping a position switch full-time will benefit Richie Grant in Year 2

JUNE 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Emptying Falcons OTA notebook: How long will Grady Jarrett play? Optimism for Richie Grant? Jarrett plans to be in Atlanta awhile. Elsewhere, Kyle Pitts and Richie Grant are each getting more comfortable in Year 2 in the NFL.

JUNE 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Richie Grant on his second year and Falcons open OTAs practice Richie Grant speaks to the media following Falcons OTAs open practice.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Jaylinn Hawkins, Richie Grant Will 'Get Their Opportunity,' Says DC Dean Pees Can Hawkins and Grant establish themselves as starters on the back end of Atlanta’s defense?

APRIL 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM