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Sat Jan 26 201319:38Packers not interested in bringing back Grant
According to the Green Bay Press-Gazette, there's "virtually no chance" the Packers re-sign Ryan Grant.
The Packers signed Grant out of desperation in Week 13 and he struggled in three games as a late season fill-in for James Starks. Entering his age-30 season, Grant is doubtful to attract interest on the open market. He went unsigned for the first month of the regular season, and it's fair to wonder if his NFL career has reached its end.
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Sun Dec 30 201220:59Ryan Grant held to 2 yards in Week 17 loss
Ryan Grant rushed just twice for two yards at Minnesota in Week 17.
Both of the carries came in the first quarter. Grant was a non-factor the rest of the way as the Packers opted to stay with DuJuan Harris' hot hand. We expected a bigger role after last week's two touchdown performance, but Grant is rightly viewed as a niche player. That could change if Harris struggles in the playoffs.
Source: Rotoworld.com
Sun Dec 23 201219:10Ryan Grant rushes for two scores as starter
Ryan Grant rushed 20 times for 80 yards with two touchdowns in the Packers' 55-7 Week 16 win over the Titans.
With Cedric Benson (foot) on IR, James Starks (knee) out indefinitely and Alex Green nursing a concussion, the Packers called on Grant. He responded by getting what was blocked in a dream matchup, and that turned out to be a lot. The 20 carries are the most for Grant since Week 14 of the 2009 season. As long as Green gets cleared, expect a rotation in Week 17 and the playoffs this year.
Source: Rotoworld.com
Sun Dec 23 201212:04Ryan Grant starting with Green, Starks out
Ryan Grant will start Sunday's game against the Titans with Alex Green (concussion) inactive.
The matchup is certainly right as the Packers figure to get a lead at home and pound on the Titans' No. 25 rush defense. However, Grant lacks burst, doesn't contribute as a receiver and will be part of a committee as DuJuan Harris and John Kuhn will also see snaps. Consider Grant a desperation flex only in non-PPR formats. The rest of the Packers' inactives: WR Jordy Nelson, S Charles Woodson, RB James Starks, TE Tom Crabtree, DE C.J. Wilson and DE Jerel Worthy.
Source: Rotoworld.com
Fri Dec 21 201210:35Ryan Grant not in doghouse for fumble
Coach Mike McCarthy's isn't holding Ryan Grant's Week 15 lost fumble against the veteran back.
McCarthy chalked the fumble up to Charles Tillman's penchant for punching the ball out. "We had the confidence to put (Grant) back in the game," said McCarthy. Grant saw four carries in the game's final six minutes after fumbling. He could end up starting versus the Titans with Alex Green's (concussion) status in doubt.
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Mon Dec 10 201200:52Ryan Grant rushes once for 13 yards
Ryan Grant rushed once for 13 yards in Green Bay's Week 14 win over the Lions.
Grant drew a nice ovation from the home crowd, but was otherwise an afterthought behind Alex Green and DuJuan Harris, who combined for 21 carries. Grant is extremely unlikely to come into fantasy value in any format the final three weeks of the season.
Source: Rotoworld.com
Thu Dec 6 201218:11Ryan Grant will have minor role if active
Packers RBs coach Alex Van Pelt confirms that Ryan Grant will have only a minor role if active versus the Lions on Sunday.
"You have to play football to be in football shape, obviously," Van Pelt said. "So we're obviously not going to throw (Grant) out there this week and expect him to carry the load or anything like that. It'll be some spot duty this week and as he gets stronger and into football shape, he'll have more of a role." Alex Green will handle the bulk of the carries in Week 14.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Thu Dec 6 201211:56Ryan Grant to be active Sunday
Coach Mike McCarthy believes newly signed RB Ryan Grant will be active Sunday.
"Frankly, where we are from a health standpoint, we might not have a choice," said McCarthy. Cedric Benson, James Starks and Johnny White are all either out or on injured reserve. Starks certainly knows the system after spending the first five years of his career with the Packers. He'll serve as early-down insurance behind starter Alex Green.
Source: Adam Schein on Twitter
Wed Dec 5 201209:24Desperate Packers bring back RB Ryan Grant
Packers agreed to terms with RB Ryan Grant.
Source: Jason Wilde on Twitter
Tue Oct 23 201212:09Redskins let go of veteran backup Ryan Grant
Redskins released RB Ryan Grant.
Grant lasts just four weeks on the roster and saw one carry. He goes to make room for Keiland Williams, who brings much more versatility in terms of running, blocking and special teams. Grant is no lock to get picked up by another team after failing to push Evan Royster for backup duties behind clear workhorse Alfred Morris.
Source: John Keim on Twitter
Sun Oct 7 201211:46Ryan Grant to make his Redskins debut
Ryan Grant is active for Week 5, which will be his debut as a Redskin.
Either Grant or Evan Royster will back up Alfred Morris against the Falcons. We suspect it will be Royster because he's a better passing-down option than the former Packer. For Grant, we wouldn't expect more than 4-6 touches assuming he gets the ball at all. Morris is entrenched as Washington's workhorse.
Source: Rotoworld.com
Wed Oct 3 201218:21Shanny unsure if Grant will play Sunday
Coach Mike Shanahan is unsure if Ryan Grant will make his Redskins debut in Week 5.
Grant was a healthy scratch in Week 4, and may not have picked up enough of the playbook to suit up against the Falcons. It's a reminder that despite Shanahan's infamous running back ways, Grant isn't a serious threat for fantasy relevance in Washington.
Source: Washington Post
Tue Sep 25 201218:26Redskins bring in veteran RB Grant for depth
Redskins agreed to terms with RB Ryan Grant.
Grant reportedly weighed offers from "multiple" teams, though we suspect the Redskins may have been the only franchise willing to part with much in the way of guaranteed money. Grant will be strictly a backup with the Redskins, spelling starter Alfred Morris while Roy Helu (turf toe) and Evan Royster (knee) miss time with injuries. Helu was in a walking boot after Sunday's game. We wouldn't bother adding Grant in 12- and 14-team leagues.
Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter
Tue Sep 25 201217:38Ryan Grant expected to sign with team Tuesday
Although free agent RB Ryan Grant had an "impressive" workout with the Bears Tuesday, he's expected to sign a contract with another team.
Grant had previously worked out for the Lions, but we wonder if the new team might be the Redskins. The team's had reportedly volleyed the idea of signing Grant before training camp opened, and the backup duo of Roy Helu (turf toe) and Evan Royster (knee) is nursing injuries this week. In addition to Grant, the Bears also worked out Jacob Hester.
Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter
Tue Sep 25 201211:15Ryan Grant working out for Bears
Free agent RB Ryan Grant is working out for the Bears Tuesday.
Michael Bush took some big hits during last week's win over the Rams, but insisted he emerged healthy. Coach Lovie Smith said the same thing. We're not aware of any injuries to Kahlil Bell or Armando Allen either, so the Bears are probably just updating their emergency list. Grant previously had a workout with the Lions but wasn't signed.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Mon Sep 17 201215:34Lions to work out Ryan Grant
The Lions are working out free agent RB Ryan Grant this week.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Wed Aug 29 201209:37Report: Jags aren't interested in Ryan Grant
The Jaguars are not interested in free agent RB Ryan Grant, sources "inside the building" tell the Associated Press.
Grant created a stir by tweeting a picture of a Jaguar on Tuesday night, but it looks like he was just having some fun with Instagram. He may not have even realized that the picture he posted was a Jaguar. If Maurice Jones-Drew's holdout lasts through Week 1, Jacksonville appears poised to roll with Montell Owens as the primary backup to potential workhorse Rashad Jennings.
Source: Mark Long on Twitter
Tue Aug 14 201216:09Report: Lions still 'like' RB Ryan Grant
CBS Sports' Jason LaCanfora reports the Lions are "keeping an eye" on free agent running backs and still "like" Ryan Grant.
Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter
Sat Jul 28 201218:20Report: Redskins won't add Grant or Benson
The Washington Times reports the Redskins do not plan "at this time" to add a veteran running back such as Ryan Grant or Cedric Benson.
The Washington Post and ESPN 980 Washington had already downplayed the original CBS Sports report that the team had discussed the two veterans. Both sites specifically mentioned that Benson wasn't a legit candidate. This appears to be a typical case of the personnel department spit-balling available names for an emergency list. No signing is imminent.
Source: Washington Times
Tue May 22 201215:03Packers give away Ryan Grant's locker
The Packers have given free agent Ryan Grant's locker to WR Diondre Borel.
The locker still had Grant's name on it at rookie camp. Green Bay has shown no interest in re-signing Grant. This move suggests he won't be brought back to the Packers regardless of his price tag.
Source: Rob Demovsky on Twitter
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