The Chicago Bears signed linebacker Antonio Grier Jr. on Tuesday.
Antonio Grier Jr. is six foot one and weighs 230 pounds. The 26-year-old from Atlanta, Georgia, signed with the Louisville Kings on February 20, 2026. In 2026, he made 15 tackles (11 solos, 4 assists), one interception for 47 yards, and three pass breakups in seven games. In the UFL playoffs, Grier Jr. made four tackles (3 solos, 1 assist) as the Kings beat the D.C. Defenders to win the United Bowl championship.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Grier Jr. as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. In 2024, he made 17 tackles (9 solos, 8 assists) and two pass breakups in three preseason games. He appeared in seven regular-season games with one tackle (1 solo). In 2025, he made five tackles (2 solos, 3 assists) and one pass breakup in two preseason games. The Buccaneers released him on September 4, 2025.
Collegiately, Grier Jr. spent five seasons at the University of South Florida (2018-22) with 238 tackles (139 solos, 99 assists), 23.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, two interceptions for 69 yards, one touchdown, three pass breakups, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and one kick return for 11 yards in 47 games for the Bulls.
In 2021, he was named Second Team All-AAC, First Team All-AAC by Pro Football Network, and Third Team All-AAC by Athlon after finishing the season with 92 tackles (52 solos, 40 assists), nine tackles for loss, three sacks, two interceptions for 69 yards, one touchdown, two pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 12 games.
Then, he transferred to Arkansas in 2023 with 36 tackles (14 solos, 22 assists), one interception for 25 yards, one touchdown, and one fumble recovery in 11 games for the Razorbacks.
