APRIL 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
RICHIE GRANT #27 - SAFETY - ATLANTA FALCONS
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NFL Draft: Should Falcons Target Richie Grant's College Teammate? The Falcons have four Day 3 picks and could use one on the former UCF Knights defensive lineman.
NFL Draft: Richie Grant's College Teammate Visits Falcons Could the Falcons add another UCF Knight to the defense?
APRIL 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bair Mail: On Richie Grant's trajectory, Calvin Ridley, Grady Jarrett and Derek Stingley at No. 8 overall We also discuss Josh Rosen and Feleipe Franks, edge rusher vs. offensive line in first round and more in Wednesday's mailbag
JANUARY 26, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Evaluating Richie Grant, Jaylinn Hawkins future — Falcons Breakdown Arguably the biggest question facing the Falcons safety group is the future of Richie Grant, who played mostly cornerback in 2021.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Richie Grant reflects on his rookie year and what he's learned Richie Grant speaks to the media about his first year in the NFL and how he looks forward to the future.
JANUARY 6, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Not on COVID-19 list anymore Grant (illness) has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, according to Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site.
Impact The safety entered the COVID-19 protocols after testing positive Tuesday, but he has since delivered two negative tests and should be eligible to face the Bills on Sunday. Grant hasn't been able to settle as a regular starter for Atlanta in his rookie year and has played more than 40 percent of the defensive snaps in just three games this season.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Put on COVID-19 list Grant (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Tori McElhaney and Scott Bair of the Falcons' official website report.
Impact The safety will enter league protocols after testing positive for COVID-19 Tuesday. Grant's availability to play in Week 17 against the Bills is now in question and if he's unable to go, Shawn Williams could step into a larger role in the secondary.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The evolution of Richie Grant The Falcons second round draft pick has taken on more and more responsibility in Dean Pees defense in 2021.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Gets in full practice Grant (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday.
Impact Grant missed the Falcons' win over the Panthers on Sunday, but a return to practicing in full should have him on the field Sunday against the 49ers. The rookie second-round selection has 27 tackles (22 solo), a forced fumble and pass defensed on the season, playing in a reserve role at safety.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Sunday Grant (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Grant was able to return to practice in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday, but he will ultimately miss his first game of the season. In his absence, Darren Hall and Avery Williams are both candidates for increased snaps in the slot.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons injury report: Richie Grant, Ade Ogundeji 'questionable' for Panthers' game Falcons rookies, safety Richie Grant (ankle) and outside linebacker Ade Ogundeji (ankle), were declared questionable for Sunday’s game again...
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • AJC.COM
Listed as questionable for Sunday Grant (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Panthers, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Grant didn't practice Wednesday, but he was able to participate in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday. If Grant is unable to suit up, Darren Hall and Avery Williams are both candidates for increased snaps in the slot.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with ankle injury Grant is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Grant has slowly seen his role increase throughout his rookie season. That continued Sunday as he logged three tackles prior to the injury, though his ability to return to the field is now in doubt.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons' Richie Grant: 'I'm just waiting on my turn' FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons rookie safety Richie Grant, who was taken in the second round of the NFL draft, has remained upbeat as playing time...
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • AJC.COM
Richie Grant on 'when you look forward or backwards you're looking at the wrong thing' Richie Grant on not looking back in the past, watching Isaiah Oliver everyday at practice, and the shift from safety to nickel.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Two messages that fuel Richie Grant's competitive spirit right on his wrist Central Florida product Richie Grant is ready to attack a varied role ahead of his rookie campaign
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Atlanta Falcons: How Richie Grant fits in Dean Pees' defense With the 40th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected Richie Grant, a safety out of UCF. The Falcons made many changes to t...
JUNE 24, 2021 • NFLMOCKS.COM
Falcons sign second-round pick safety Richie Grant The Atlanta Falcons 2021 draft class is just one player away from being completely under contract after the team signed second-round pick Ri...
JUNE 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Falcons sign S Richie Grant Atlanta's second-round pick signs his rookie deal
JUNE 18, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons 2021 season projections for Kyle Pitts, Richie Grant and the rest of the draft class The Falcons rookies head to minicamp this weekend. Here's a look at how each could make an impact in the 2021 season.
MAY 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Grading the 2021 NFL Draft: NFC South report cards
Rob Rang breaks down the drafts of the NFC South teams, with the Panthers scoring the highest and the Saints landing last.MAY 6, 2021
Atlanta Falcons Draft: Richie Grant is the next Antoine Winfield Jr. The Atlanta Falcons have officially gone through their selections for the 2021 NFL Draft and there were several quality names added to the r...
MAY 2, 2021 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
