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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Dwayne Gratz: Released by Eagles
Dwayne Gratz was released by the Eagles on Sunday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.This move is a little surprising, as Gratz was one of the Eagles' only reserve cornerbacks with any playing experience whatsoever. The 2013 third-rounder shouldn't have too much of problem finding another job sometime soon.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Eagles' Dwayne Gratz: Signed by Eagles
Dwayne Gratz signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.Gratz joins Philadelphia after playing three games for the Jaguars and spending some time on the Rams roster after being claimed off waivers back in October. Although he was ultimately let go by Los Angeles, the fourth-year pro figures to add depth to the Eagles secondary.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Rams' Dwayne Gratz: Claimed by Rams
Dwayne Gratz was claimed off of waivers by the Rams on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.The fifth-year cornerback has been dealing with a hip flexor injury as of late but will look to put the injury behind him as he joins his new team. The Rams are limited at cornerback, so Gratz could see some defensive snaps this Sunday against the Lions, if not a role on special teams.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Jaguars' Dwayne Gratz working to regain starting role
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Dwayne Gratz is in a backup role during OTAs behind 2013 seventh-round pick Demetrius McCray and free-agent addition Davon House, but he's looking to get another shot at starting in the future, the Florida Times-Union reports. "Right now, I’m not starting, and I understand that things aren’t always going to go my way," Gratz said. "I’m going to have to work for it in the offseason. Hopefully, one day I’ll get that spot back." Gratz opened last season as a starter after being drafted in the third round in 2013, but he was replaced by McCray after four weeks. He again received a chance to start later in the season due to an injury to Alan Ball, but the Jaguars hit the free-agent market during the offseason for an upgrade at the starting postion. "He’s really matured," coach Gus Bradley said. "I see a completely different mind-set this year than he was his first year. Sometimes, you’ve got to externally motivate guys, or get after them or challenge them. That’s how I felt Gratzie was. I remember two years ago or a year and a half ago, I told him until he changes his mind-set, we’re going to have to continue to motivate him. Well, he’s not motivated through that anymore. It feels all more internally. I think he’s made really good strides. We’ll see how it carries over, but his mind-set, I really like how it is."
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by Larry Hartstein |
Jags CB Dwayne Gratz apologizes to team, will play Sunday
Jacksonville Jaguars starting cornerback Dwayne Gratz, cited for two misdemeanors last weekend, apologized to the team Wednesday and will be active for Sunday's game at Indianapolis, reports the Florida Times-Union. Gratz was cited for disorderly intoxication and trespassing by the Miami Beach Police. Gratz has 32 tackles in nine games played this season.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Jaguars CB Dwayne Gratz cited for two misdemeanors in Miami
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Dwayne Gratz was unable to practice Monday after being cited for two misdemeanors over the weekend, the Florida Times-Union reports. Gratz left jail at 6 a.m. on Monday after being cited for disorderly intoxication and trespassing, per the Miami Beach Police Department. Coach Gus Bradley would not reveal Gratz' playing status for Week 12 against the Colts. "He had an unfortunate situation over the weekend so I expect to see him later this afternoon," Bradley said. "I'll meet with him and we'll handle it internally. It's not good what took place, but it is a matter we have to investigate even more when he gets back here. "I want to talk to him and we'll handle some things with him."
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Jaguars' Dwayne Gratz skips practice due to 'unfortunate situation'
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Gus Bradley told reporters that cornerback Dwayne Gratz missed practice due to an "unfortunate situation," which he declined to share with the media, according to the team's official website. Bradley would not reveal if Gratz was involved in any off-field trouble, but told reporters the situation will be "handled internally." Gratz is tied for sixth in the league with 32 total tackles. He has five passes defended through nine games.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Dwayne Gratz, Luke Joeckel cleared for Week 9
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Dwayne Gratz (groin) and left tackle Luke Joeckel (concussion) are active for Sunday's game in Cincinnati after being listed as probable. Gratz has 23 tackles in seven games this season. Joeckel suffered the concussion Week 8 against Miami while blocking on a field-goal try.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Luke Joeckel among notable Jaguars ruled probable for Week 9
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Gus Bradley told reporters he'd be "shocked" if left tackle Luke Joeckel (concussion) doesn't play Week 9 at Cincinnati. Joeckel returned to practice and was ruled probable for the game, along with cornerback Dwayne Gratz (groin) and wide receivers Cecil Shorts (groin) and Allen Hurns (ankle). Linebacker Dekoda Watson (hamstring) was the only player ruled questionable on the list.Defensive lineman Andre Branch (groin) and defensive back Will Blackmon (finger) were both ruled out.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Toby Gerhart among Jaguars players green-lighted for Sunday
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Toby Gerhart was among the notable players listed on the final injury report for Week 8 at home against Miami. Gerhart was listed as probable after missing two straight games with a foot injury. Craig Loston (hamstring) and Luke Bowanko were also labeled probable. Dwayne Gratz (hip) was the only other player on the report listed as questionable, while Alan Ball (biceps) and Andre Branch (groin) were officially ruled out for Sunday.