Jakeem Grant Sr.

The Falcons signed Jakeem Grant Sr.

Fantasy Impact

Grant had previously worked out for the Jets earlier in the offseason. It is possible he plays a role on special teams with the Falcons.

Jakeem Grant Sr. is slated to participate in the Jets minicamp this week on a tryout basis.

Fantasy Impact

Grant is a two-time All-Pro return man and could benefit from the new kickoff rules. He last played for the Bears and Dolphins in 2021.

Browns WR Jakeem Grant Sr. is out for the 2023 season with a ruptured patellar tendon.

Fantasy Impact

Grant was injured and carted off the field during the Browns final preseason game against the Chiefs. An MRI revealed that Grant will indeed miss the 2023 season, a massive blow for the Browns’ special teams unit. The 30-year-old speedster has now suffered back-to-back season ending injuries and will look to return to full health in 2024.

Jakeem Grant suffered a possible broken patella in his knee in Saturday's preseason game.

Fantasy Impact

Jakeem Grant has been one of the best and fastest punt returners in the league for the last couple of years. Grant was on the Dolphins from 2016-2021, and in that span, he became a very reliable punt returner and a serviceable slot receiver.

Jakeem Grant Sr. was carted off the field Saturday with an air cast on his right leg.

Fantasy Impact

The severity of the injury is unclear, but an early indication is that he may be looking at a long absence. He was a likely candidate to return kicks for the Browns, so Donovan Peoples-Jones and Jerome Ford would be potential fill-ins.