The Atlanta Falcons have added a familiar face to their practice squad, signing receiver and special teams ace Jakeem Grant, his agent confirmed via X. No corresponding roster move has been announced at this time.
Grant originally spent about two weeks with the Falcons during training camp before being released with an injury settlement after suffering a hamstring injury early on. He has been a free agent since then.
The 32-year-old Grant is a two-time second-team All-Pro returner, earning the distinction in 2020 and 2021, the last two seasons he played. He missed the past two years due to injuries, suffering a ruptured Achilles in 2022 and a torn patellar tendon in 2023.
When healthy, Grant is regarded as one of the NFL’s premier return specialists, with four punt return touchdowns and two kick return scores in his career.
Grant was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, where he spent the first five years of his career. He was traded to the Chicago Bears in October 2021 and made his first career Pro Bowl that season.
As a receiver, Grant has appeared in 81 games with eight starts, recording 100 receptions for 1,140 yards and seven touchdowns. He has also added 17 carries for 76 yards and one rushing touchdown.
Now back with the Falcons, Grant will have three practice squad promotions available. He joins a group of receivers on the practice squad that includes Chris Blair, Phillip Dorsett II, Dylan Drummond, and Jesse Matthews.
