The Edmonton Elks released defensive back Aaron Grymes on Thursday after eight seasons. It was his third stint in Edmonton.
Aaron Grymes is five foot eleven and weighs 186 pounds. The 32-year-old from Seattle, Washington, made 51 tackles, one tackle on special teams, and one interception in 13 games for the Elks in 2023. The Elks (then Eskimos) signed Grymes as a free agent on May 29. 2013.
Grymes played three seasons with the Eskimos with 101 tackles, 12 tackles on special teams, one sack, eight interceptions for 153 yards, and one touchdown in 43 games. He helped the Eskimos win the 2015 Grey Cup. In addition, he was named a CFL West All-Star and CFL All-Star in 2015.
In 2016, Grymes left the Eskimos to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles and appeared in one game while spending the rest of the season on the practice squad. In 2017, Grymes returned to the Eskimos with 88 tackles, six tackles on special teams, three interceptions, and two forced fumbles in 23 games.
In 2019, Grymes signed with the B.C. Lions with 54 tackles and one interception in 16 games. After the season was canceled in 2020, Grymes returned to Edmonton on February 6, 2021.
Collegiately, Grymes played four seasons at Idaho (2009-12) with 246 tackles (174 solo, 72 assists), 11.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions, 16 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and one catch for five yards in 49 games for the Vandals.
