The 49ers released Grant (knee) on Thursday. The lack of an injury designation indicates Grant is past a knee issue that kept him sidelined for all three of the 49ers' preseason games. The 2021 second-rounder will look to catch on with a team in need of depth at special teams and in the secondary. Grant finished the 2024 regular season with 14 tackles (13 solo) and two pass defenses across 17 games as a member of the Falcons.
Richie Grant: Everything you need to know
Richie Grant
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STATS
Birthdate
11/9/1997 (28)
Status
UFA
HT/WT
6'0", 200 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 2; Pk (ATL)
Birthplace
Lumberton, MS, USA
Position
SAF
College
UCF
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
San Francisco 49ers
2025-2026
(1 season)
New England Patriots
2025-2025
(1 season)
Atlanta Falcons
2021-2025
(4 seasons)
Richie Grant: Breaking News
Grant (knee) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Raiders, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports. Grant is working through a knee injury, which will cause him to miss a second straight preseason game. The 2021 second-rounder is battling for a roster spot in a depth role at safety, and he'll aim for returning to practice next week and being available for the 49ers' preseason finale against the Chargers on Saturday, Aug. 23.
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Saturday that Grant (knee) did not suit up for the team's 30-9 preseason loss to Denver due to an injury and is expected to miss roughly one week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. Grant's status may also be uncertain for the 49ers' next preseason tilt on Saturday, Aug. 16 versus the Raiders. Health permitting, he projects to enter the regular season handling a depth role at safety and contributing on special teams.