 1 cornerback to start the regular season, along with Vernon Hargreaves.Grimes was inactive for the Buccaneers' Week 3 loss at the Minnesota Vikings after injuring his shoulder.On October 15, 2017, Grimes recorded a season-high eight combined tackles, deflected two passes, and returned an interception by quarterback Carson Palmer for a 39-yard gain during a 38–33 loss at the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6.