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Charles Grant
LDE | New Orleans Saints
| TACK | SOLO | INT | SACK | DEF | TD | RANK |
| 26 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | N/A |
| 1st String | Tracked By: 0 | ||||||
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Archived News (09-2009)
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[+] September 29th 2009 1 Updates
12:00 PM EST (1)
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Grant had his best game of the year on Sunday in Buffalo, finally
Source (rotowire.com)
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Grant had his best game of the year on Sunday in Buffalo, finally getting to the quarterback to record 1.5 sacks and a tackle. [...]
[+] September 27th 2009 1 Updates
9:00 PM EST (1)
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Grant explodes for 1 1/2 sacks
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Saints DL Charles Grant had three tackles (two solo) and a team-high 1 1/2 sacks during a Week 3 win against the Bills. He had three quarterback hits in the game. [...]
[+] September 25th 2009 2 Updates
6:00 PM EST (1)
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Charles Grant likely to play
Source (fanball.com)
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Charles Grant is probable for Week 3 at Buffalo, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Our View: Grant was limited in today's practice while nursing a hamstring injury, but is expected to play on Sunday. He is yet to record his first sack of 2009.
4:00 PM EST (1)
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Saints | Grant probable for Week 3
New Orleans Saints DE Charles Grant (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 25. He is listed as probable for Week 3 and is expected to play.
[+] September 24th 2009 1 Updates
6:00 PM EST (1)
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Saints | Three players limited Thursday
New Orleans Saints LB Jolonn Dunbar (hamstring), DE Bobby McCray (back) and DE Charles Grant (hamstring) were limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 24. McCray and Grant should be able to play in Week 3, while Dunbar's status is uncertain.
[+] September 23rd 2009 2 Updates
9:00 PM EST (1)
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Saints | Two limited in practice Wednesday
New Orleans Saints LB Jolonn Dunbar (hamstring) and DE Charles Grant (hamstring) were limited during the team’s practice Wednesday, Sept. 23.
2:00 PM EST (1)
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Grant has still been slowed by his balky hamstring, reports
Source (rotowire.com)
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Grant has still been slowed by his balky hamstring, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune. [...]
[+] September 16th 2009 1 Updates
8:00 PM EST (1)
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The NFL has decided against enforcing four-game suspensions
The NFL has decided against enforcing four-game suspensions of Grant and Will Smith at this time, opening the way for the New Orleans Saints' starting defensive ends to play this week and possibly the whole 2009 season.
Impacts: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it would be unfair to suspend the two Saints players now, when the league has been blocked from suspending two Vikings players for the same offense while their case is pending in Minnesota state court.
[+] September 15th 2009 5 Updates
9:00 PM EST (1)
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NFL Will Continue To Delay Suspensions
Source (fftoday.com)
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Saints' DE and Vikings' DT Combos To Continue Playing
Commissioner Roger Goodell announced Tuesday that the suspensions of New Orleans Saints players Charles Grant and Will Smith for their 2008 violations of the NFL's Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances will not be enforced at the present time."This situation presents several unique and narrow aspects that I believe call for us to put the good of the game ahead of questions of discipline," Goodell said. "Considerations of fairness, uniform application of our policies, and competitive integrity all support deferring the suspensions at this time. I am not prepared to treat players differently when the same conduct is involved."Last Friday, a federal appeals court in Minnesota unanimously ruled in favor of the NFL in the so-called "Star Caps" case, rejecting all of the challenges brought by the NFL Players Association, including unfounded claims of bias and failure to share information with players about diuretics. The Court of Appeals fully upheld the earlier rulings of a federal district court in favor of the league.The ruling upheld the suspensions of the Saints players. However, the federal court also allowed Kevin and Pat Williams of the Minnesota Vikings to pursue separate claims under Minnesota state law, which prevent suspending them at this time."Because the Minnesota and New Orleans players committed the same violation and had their appeals resolved at the same time, I believe the appropriate step is to defer the suspensions while we pursue both our legal options and continue discussions with the NFLPA," Goodell said. (neworleanssaints.com)
FF Today's Take: This comes as welcome news to the Vikings and Saints, who both stand a great chance at having successful seasons. With the "Williams Wall" intact, expect Minnesota to continue shutting down opposing teams' running games just as effectively as it has done in recent years. With the Saints offense looking like it is clicking on all cylinders, Grant and Smith should have plenty of opportunities to rush the passer.
7:00 PM EST (1)
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Goodell holds off on suspensions for now
Source (fanball.com)
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According to the Associated Press, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has decided not to suspend defensive ends Will Smith and Charles Grant at this time.
Our View: Goodell stated that it would be unfair to suspend the Saints players for taking the same banned substance that Vikings ends Kevin and Pat Williams took. He was blocked from suspending the latter two men due to a pending case in Minnesota Sate court. Don't think Goodell can't change his mind though.
6:00 PM EST (3)
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ESPN is reporting that the NFL has decided not to enforce suspensions
Source (rotowire.com)
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ESPN is reporting that the NFL has decided not to enforce suspensions on Will Smith or Grant during this season. [...]
2.
Saints | Suspensions to W. Smith, Grant deferred
Chris Mortensen, of ESPN, reports NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has deferred the four-game suspensions of New Orleans Saints DEs Will Smith and Charles Grant because of competitive balance issues.
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League decides not to suspend Saints players, for now
Source (profootballtalk.com)
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has decided not to implement, for now, the four-game suspensions imposed last year against Saints defensive ends Will Smith and Charles Grant for using an over-the-counter supplement known as StarCaps, which unknown to the players had...
[+] September 14th 2009 2 Updates
2:00 PM EST (1)
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It is still possible that Grant and Will Smith will not be suspended
Source (rotowire.com)
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It is still possible that Grant and Will Smith will not be suspended for the coming week, reports the Times-Picayune. [...]
12:00 AM EST (1)
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Will Smith could avoid suspension?
Source (fanball.com)
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The NFL will consider dropping the pending four-game suspensions of Saints' defensive ends Will Smith and Charles Grant because it does not appear that the league can suspend Vikings' defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams for the same violation of league rules, according to Yahoo! Sports.
Our View: Smith would rank among a top-10 defensive lineman for IDP leagues if the suspension is dropped, namely as he is healthy again and has aggressive and blitz-happy coordinator Gregg Williams directing the defense in New Orleans.
[+] September 13th 2009 1 Updates
6:00 PM EST (1)
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Saints defensive ends might not be suspended, after all
Source (profootballtalk.com)
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The Saints might not have to face Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb when they travel to Philly next Sunday.And they might have defensive ends Charles Grant and Will Smith available, too.NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told us Saturday that no decision had...
[+] September 12th 2009 1 Updates
1:00 PM EST (1)
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Saints suspensions still on hold
Source (profootballtalk.com)
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Friday's legal decision in Minnesota is expected to mean that suspensions are coming for Saints defensive ends Charles Grant and Will Smith for taking Starcaps, despite the fact that Minnesota defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams won't be suspended for...
[+] September 11th 2009 4 Updates
4:00 PM EST (1)
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League's reaction to StarCaps ruling focuses on disparity
Source (profootballtalk.com)
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In the wake of Friday's decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit that Saints defensive ends Charles Grant and Will Smith will be suspended for taking StarCaps and Vikings defensive tackles Pat and Kevin Williams...
12:00 PM EST (3)
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Smith, Grant likely to begin suspensions next week
Source (fanball.com)
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Saints defensive ends Will Smith and Charles Grant may have to begin their four-game suspensions for violating the league's drug policy next week, according to ESPN.
Our View: The court ruling that overturned Pat and Kevin Williams' suspensions does not apply to Smith and Grant because they do not work in the state of Minnesota (the Williams' won their suit by claiming the NFL violated Minnesota drug-testing laws). The court said the suspensions violated only Minnesota law, and not federal law, marooning Smith and Grant. It's a good bet the suspensions will be served as soon as possible.
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Grant can play in Sunday's opener against the Lions but he reportedly
Source (rotowire.com)
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Grant can play in Sunday's opener against the Lions but he reportedly could start serving his-four-game suspension next week, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. [...]
3.
Saints | Grant, Smith could start suspension next week
Pat Yasinskas, of ESPN.com, reports New Orleans Saints DE Charles Grant and DE Will Smith may begin their four-game suspensions next week.
[+] September 9th 2009 1 Updates
6:00 PM EST (1)
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Grant (hamstring) does not appear on Wednesday's injury report,
Source (rotowire.com)
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Grant (hamstring) does not appear on Wednesday's injury report, the Saints' official site reports. He was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. [...]
[+] September 8th 2009 5 Updates
6:00 PM EST (3)
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StarCaps Players Allowed To Play Week 1
Source (fftoday.com)
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Charles Grant And Will Smith Cleared For Opening Week
New Orleans Saints defensive ends Charles Grant and Will Smith will not be suspended this week according to NFL spokesman Greg Aiello.However, the fate of Grant and Smith still is in the hands of a federal appeals court in Minnesota, which has given no timetable for its decision to uphold or overturn their four-game suspensions by the NFL. A ruling could come today, or it could drag on for days or weeks.But the league made the decision not to suspend the players this weekend, allowing both the Saints and the Detroit Lions, their opponent at the Superdome on Sunday, ample time to properly prepare for the game.Saints Coach Sean Payton said on Monday he was confident the league wouldn't enforce those suspensions if a ruling is made late in the week, because the Saints would be too far into game preparations to adjust.Now it appears the Saints will have both players in their starting lineup. (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
FF Today's Take: The hold-up on a settlement in the StarCaps case stems from the appeals filed and won by Minnesota DTs Kevin and Pat Willams. Just as the story suggests, the four-game suspensions could be upheld or overturned at any time, meaning any fantasy owner rolling with the Vikings or Saints defense this season could be facing a down month from that unit at any point this season. The Lions also will have run-stuffing DT Grady Jackson available, but the clear winners from this decision are the Vikings' run defense and the Saints' pass rush.
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NFL confirms that Smith, Grant are eligible this week
Source (profootballtalk.com)
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The Lions have another reason to be somber.Saints defensive linemen Charles Grant and Will Smith are both eligible to play this week against Detroit, the NFL confirmed Tuesday.Grant, Smith, and Minnesota defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams are all waiting...
3.
Saints duo allowed to play in Week 1
Source (fanball.com)
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Saints defensive ends Charles Grant and Will Smith will both be allowed to play against the Detroit Lions this weekend while a federal appeals court in Minnesota determines whether or not the NFL's four-game suspension of the pair violates labor laws or not, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Our View: The court could reach a decision this week, but they will be allowed to play in Week 1 regardless of its ruling so both teams have ample time to prepare. Stay tuned.
4:00 PM EST (2)
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In a stunning turn of events, Grant (hamstring) will not be
Source (rotowire.com)
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In a stunning turn of events, Grant (hamstring) will not be suspended for Week One against Detroit according to NFL spokesman Greg Aiello, report the Times-Picayune. [...]
2.
Saints | Grant, Smith will be allowed to play Week 1
Nakia Hogan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints DE Charles Grant and DE Will Smith will be allowed to play in Week 1 and will not be suspended this week, according to NFL spokesman Greg Aiello. The two Saints players were suspended because they are involved with the StarCaps situation.
[+] September 7th 2009 5 Updates
10:00 PM EST (1)
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NFL.com's Jason La Canfora confirms that Saints DE Charles Grant
Source (rotoworld.com)
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NFL.com's Jason La Canfora confirms that Saints DE Charles Grant and Will Smith will avoid their StarCaps suspensions for Week 1 barring the bans being upheld by the NFL on Tuesday. [...]
7:00 PM EST (1)
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Payton plans to play Smith, Grant, for now
Despite the looming possibility of four-game suspensions for Will Smith and Charles Grant, Saints coach Sean Payton intends to play the starting defensive ends in Sunday's season opener against Detroit — unless the NFL soon says otherwise.
5:00 PM EST (1)
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As of right now, the Saints are preparing to take the field
Source (rotowire.com)
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As of right now, the Saints are preparing to take the field Sunday with both Grant (suspension, hamstring) and Will Smith available, reports the Times-Picayune. [...]
4:00 PM EST (2)
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Smith and Grant planning to play Sunday
Source (fanball.com)
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According to NFL.com, Saints' coach Sean Payton is planning to play defensive ends Will Smith and Charles Grant on Sunday unless he is informed by the league that the players' four-game suspensions are being enforced. Both players tested positive for a banned diuretic last season, but the case has gone through several levels of appeal.
Our View: This whole situation with these players is still unclear, so Payton is taking the right approach here. He is game-planning as if he will have the players, and if he is informed they can't play, he will adjust accordingly. It's hard telling what will happen, but for now it looks like Smith and Grant are going to play.
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Saints planning to play Smith and Grant Sunday
Source (profootballtalk.com)
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More than nine months since Saints defensive linemen Charles Grant and Will Smith were first notified of four-game suspensions for violating the league's Anabolic and Related Substances policy, it remains unclear when the two players will begin to serve the...
[+] September 5th 2009 1 Updates
10:00 PM EST (1)
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NFL considering consecutive suspensions for Smith and Grant?
Source (profootballtalk.com)
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According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the league has yet to implement the four-games StarCaps suspensions of Saints defensive ends Charles Grant and Will Smith. According to a league source, there's a sense that the NFL might ultimately allows Grant...
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