1. Brent Omar Grimes was born on July 19,1983 and is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League.
44 Facts About Brent Grimes
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Brent Grimes played college football at Shippensburg University and signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2006.
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Brent Grimes competed against Chris Cash, Allen Rossum, and Omare Lowe before sustaining a groin injury.
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Brent Grimes was waived by the Atlanta Falcons during training camp.
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Brent Grimes was initially acquired by the Amsterdam Admirals before becoming a part of the Rhein Fire and then joined the Hamburg Sea Devils.
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Brent Grimes completed his rookie season in 2007 with 12 combined tackles in two games and no starts.
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Brent Grimes competed against Von Hutchins, David Irons, and Chevis Jackson.
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Brent Grimes quickly rose up the depth chart and surprised many analysts with his performances in training camp.
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The Atlanta Falcons' new head coach, Mike Smith, named Brent Grimes a starting cornerback to begin the 2008 regular season, along with Chris Houston.
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In Week 8, Brent Grimes was benched in favor of Domonique Foxworth during the Falcons' loss at the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Brent Grimes was inactive for a Week 11 loss to the Denver Broncos due to an ankle injury.
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Brent Grimes was sidelined for three more games after injuring his knee.
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Brent Grimes completed the 2008 season with 34 combined tackles, six passes defensed, and an interception in 12 games and six starts.
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On December 29,2009, it was announced that Brent Grimes was selected to be an alternate for the 2010 Pro Bowl.
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Brent Grimes's interception marked his third consecutive game with a pick.
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Brent Grimes finished the 2009 season with 66 combined tackles, 13 pass deflections, and a season-high six interceptions in 16 games and eight starts.
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Brent Grimes earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance.
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Brent Grimes recorded a career-high 87 combined tackles, 23 pass deflections, and five interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts.
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Brent Grimes re-injured his knee and was inactive for the Falcons' Week 17 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and during their NFC Wildcard Game at the New York Giants.
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Brent Grimes completed the season with 49 combined tackles, 14 passes defensed, and an interception in 12 games and 12 starts.
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On September 11,2012, the Atlanta Falcons placed Brent Grimes on injured reserve for the rest of the season after it was discovered he would have to undergo surgery for a torn Achilles tendon.
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Brent Grimes intercepted a pass by quarterback Andy Dalton, that was originally intended for Marvin Jones, and returned it for a 94-yard touchdown in the third quarter.
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On December 23,2013, Brent Grimes was voted to the 2014 Pro Bowl, marking his third Pro Bowl selection.
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Brent Grimes completed the 2013 season with a total of 60 combined tackles, 17 passes defensed, four interceptions, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.
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Brent Grimes ranked as the second best cornerback by Pro Football Focus and was ranked as the 95th best player by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014.
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Brent Grimes intercepted a pass attempt by quarterback Blake Bortles, that was intended for wide receiver Cecil Shorts, in the third quarter.
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Brent Grimes received the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance.
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Brent Grimes made an impressive one-handed interception off a pass attempt by Matthew Stafford that was originally intended for wide receiver Calvin Johnson in the second quarter.
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Brent Grimes's interception was his fourth pick in the last three games.
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On December 23,2014, it was announced that Brent Grimes was selected to his second consecutive Pro Bowl.
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Brent Grimes finished the 2014 season with 57 combined tackles, 12 pass deflections, five interceptions, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.
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Brent Grimes was inactive for the Dolphins' Week 10 victory at the Philadelphia Eagles due to a rib injury.
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Brent Grimes finished the 2015 season with 49 combined tackles, 14 passes defensed, and four interceptions in 15 games and 15 starts.
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On January 24,2016, Brent Grimes was selected to play in the 2016 Pro Bowl after Chris Harris Jr.
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On March 7,2016, Brent Grimes was cut by the Dolphins after he refused to restructure his contract.
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Miami Dolphins' owner Stephen M Ross later stated Grimes was released, in part, due to his wife's distracting behavior.
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Brent Grimes's wife had multiple incidents during Grimes' tenure with the Miami Dolphins.
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Brent Grimes was reunited with Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defensive coordinator Mike Smith who was his head coach with the Atlanta Falcons.
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Brent Grimes intercepted a pass by quarterback Cam Newton, that was intended for wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr.
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Brent Grimes completed the 2016 season with 57 combined tackles, a career-high 24 pass deflections, four interceptions, a forced fumble, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.
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Brent Grimes was inactive for the Buccaneers' Week 3 loss at the Minnesota Vikings after injuring his shoulder.
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Brent Grimes aggravated his shoulder injury and was sidelined for another two games before returning in Week 10.
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Brent Grimes completed the 2017 season with 49 combined tackles, 11 passes defensed, and three interceptions in 13 games and 13 starts.
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Brent Grimes is the son of Pennsylvania resident Deborah "Debbie" Hall.