Veteran lineman Eric Weems died on Wednesday after equipment failed while working on a power project in Griffin, Georgia. Another lineman, identified as Trent Granger, was injured during the incident.

My name is Eric Weems. I’m a lineman here at the city of Griffin.” That was the 52-year-old Weems in a video recorded by his employer. In the video, Weems explains how he loves his job.

Eric Weems was tragically killed after an accident during a power project on Spalding Street, where Griffin Police said the equipment used in the project had failed. Skip Navigation.

Eric Weems: Spending his first five seasons with the Atlanta Falcons from 2007-11, Weems averaged 25.6 yards on 113 kickoff returns and 10.6 yards on 77 punt returns. In 2010, he returned three kicks ...

Eric Weems was killed earlier this week when crews suffered an “equipment failure” in downtown Griffin. WSB Atlanta ‘I really do love my job:’ Lineman killed in accident loved helping others.

GRIFFIN, Ga. — Lineman Eric Weems was killed on the job earlier this week when crews suffered an “equipment failure” in downtown Griffin. Back in October 2020, the City of Griffin posted a ...

(CBS)-- It appears Eric Weems will follow fellow wide receiver Earl Bennett out of the Halas Hall door after declining a pay cut. According to 670 The Score contributor Brad Biggs, Weems declined ...

Along with his year with the Titans, Weems spent two stints with the Atlanta Falcons (2007-11, 2014-16) and two additional seasons with the Chicago Bears (2012-13).

The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with wide receiver and kick return specialist Eric Weems on a three-year deal, the team announced.

Eric Weems was tragically killed after an accident during a power project on Spalding Street, where Griffin Police said the equipment used in the project had failed. Skip Navigation.