Nicholas Mario Grigsby (born July 2, 1992) is an

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who is a

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. He played

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. Grigsby was signed by the

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as an

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in 2016. He has also played for the

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, and

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Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

After going undrafted in the

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, Grigsby signed with the

on May 4, 2016. On September 9, 2016, he was waived. Grigsby was signed to the Rams'

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on September 12, 2016. On November 22, 2016, he was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. On September 3, 2017, Grigsby was waived by the Rams.

Baltimore Ravens

On September 19, 2017, Grigsby was signed to the

' practice squad.

New England Patriots

On November 28, 2017, Grigsby was signed by the

off the Ravens' practice squad. He appeared in 5 games and had 5 tackles. Grigsby and the Patriots made it to

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, but the Patriots lost 41-33 to the

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. On November 13, 2018, the Patriots released Grigsby.

Detroit Lions

On November 17, 2018, Grigsby was signed to the

practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 26, 2018. On February 15, 2019, Grigsby was released by the Lions.

Baltimore Ravens (second stint)

On July 31, 2019, Grigsby was signed by the Baltimore Ravens. He was waived on August 24, 2019.

Green Bay Packers

On August 25, 2019, Grigsby was claimed off waivers by the

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, but was waived the next day after failing his physical.

St. Louis Battlehawks

In October 2019, Grigsby was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks in the

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. He was waived on January 8, 2020.

Ottawa Redblacks

Grigsby signed with the

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of the CFL on January 6, 2021. He was released on June 24, 2021.

References

External links

Pittsburgh Panthers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Grigsby, Nicholas 1992 births Living people American football linebackers Baltimore Ravens players Detroit Lions players Green Bay Packers players Los Angeles Rams players New England Patriots players Ottawa Redblacks players St. Louis BattleHawks players People from Trotwood, Ohio Sportspeople from Montgomery County, Ohio Pittsburgh Panthers football players Players of American football from Ohio