 The following week, he collected a season-high ten combined tackles (nine solo) and broke up a pass in the Falcons' 24–9 loss at the Carolina Panthers in Week 4.In Week 8, Grimes was benched in favor of Domonique Foxworth during the Falcons' loss at the Philadelphia Eagles.On November 6, 2008, head coach Mike Smith stated Domonique Foxworth would remain the starter for the rest of the season.