Boomer Grigsby
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Appearing in 15 games in 2006, Grigsby again ranked third on the Chiefs in special teams tackles with 18. He missed one game that season with foot injury.
Prior to the 2007 regular season, Grigsby was converted from linebacker
to fullback
. The transition was chronicled on the HBO
reality series Hard Knocks:Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Despite the position change and an injury to his ribs during the preseason, Grigsby made the team. He went on to appear in 13 games for the Chiefs that season including one start. His first NFL reception came on a nine-yard pass from quarterback
Brodie Croyle
against the Denver Broncos
on December 9, and he finished the season with two receptions for 14 yards. He finished third on the team in special teams tackles (12) for the third straight season.
A restricted free agent
in the 2008 offseason, Grigsby was not tendered a contract by the Chiefs and became an unrestricted free agent.
. The signing reunited him with current Dolphins running back
s coach James Saxon
, who was Grigsby's position coach with the Chiefs in 2007.
Grigsby won the team's starting fullback job in 2008 after incumbent Reagan Mauia
was released during final cuts. However, after starting the Dolphins' season opener against the New York Jets
on September 7, Grigsby was released by the team two days later in favor of free agent Casey Cramer
. He spent the rest of the season out of football.
on May 12, 2009. He was waived/injured on August 18 and subsequently reverted to injured reserve
. He was released with an injury settlement on August 25.
Prior to the 2007 regular season, Grigsby was converted from linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
to fullback
Fullback (American football)
A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
. The transition was chronicled on the HBO
Home Box Office
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reality series Hard Knocks:Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Despite the position change and an injury to his ribs during the preseason, Grigsby made the team. He went on to appear in 13 games for the Chiefs that season including one start. His first NFL reception came on a nine-yard pass from quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
Brodie Croyle
Brodie Croyle
John Brodie Croyle is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2005...
against the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
on December 9, and he finished the season with two receptions for 14 yards. He finished third on the team in special teams tackles (12) for the third straight season.
A restricted free agent
Restricted free agent
A restricted free agent is a professional athlete who plays in the KHL, NFL, NHL, or NBA. Such players have special restrictions on the terms under which they can retain or change employment status with their athletic club teams.- NFL :...
in the 2008 offseason, Grigsby was not tendered a contract by the Chiefs and became an unrestricted free agent.
Miami Dolphins
On March 4, 2008, Grigsby agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Miami DolphinsMiami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. The signing reunited him with current Dolphins running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
s coach James Saxon
James Saxon (American football)
James Saxon is a former American football running back who played eight seasons in the National Football League. He played college football for San Jose State University...
, who was Grigsby's position coach with the Chiefs in 2007.
Grigsby won the team's starting fullback job in 2008 after incumbent Reagan Mauia
Reagan Mauia
Reagan Maui'a is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
was released during final cuts. However, after starting the Dolphins' season opener against the New York Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
on September 7, Grigsby was released by the team two days later in favor of free agent Casey Cramer
Casey Cramer
Casey Ross Cramer is a former American football fullback. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
. He spent the rest of the season out of football.
Houston Texans
Grigsby was signed by the Houston TexansHouston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
on May 12, 2009. He was waived/injured on August 18 and subsequently reverted to injured reserve
Injured reserve
The injured reserve list is a list of reserved players who are injured and unable to play for a period of time, used most prominently in the National Hockey League and National Football League . It is used because these leagues have a maximum number of players on the team roster, so placing a...
. He was released with an injury settlement on August 25.