The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with cornerback Shaquill Griffin, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert. Griffin spent last season with the Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers, collecting 39 tackles and one sack in 13 games. Overall, the 2018 third-round pick has totaled 366 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, seven interceptions, 64 passes defended, and 10 run stuffs in 89 games with the Seahawks, Jaguars, Texans, and Panthers. The 28-year-old's best days as a player are likely behind him, but he could still be a solid depth player for the rebuilding Vikings in 2024.
The Carolina Panthers have claimed defensive back Shaquill Griffin off waivers on Thursday. The Pro-Bowl corner was released by the Houston Texans earlier this week. In six games, Griffin has recorded 33 tackles, four passes defended and an interception this season. He lost significant playing time with the return of Derek Stingley in the secondary. The Panthers are banged up in the secondary, so Griffin could immediately slide into an impact role on the Panthers defense.
Free-agent cornerback Shaquill Griffin agreed to a one-year contract with the Texans on Saturday. The deal will pay him $3.5 million, with $3 million guaranteed. The Jaguars released the 27-year-old in March after appearing in only five games last season because of hip and back injuries. However, he's medically cleared to play. In Griffin's six seasons of service, he's totaled 327 tackles (261 solo), six picks, and one sack, so he should be a reliable member of the Texans defense as long as he remains on the field.
The Jacksonville Jaguars officially released cornerback Shaquill Griffin on Wednesday, according to sources. Griffin, who is only 27 years old, should attract plenty of attention as one of the best cornerbacks on the free-agent market this offseason. He played in just five games in 2022 due to back and hip injuries, but Griffin has been fully cleared medically. Griffin made the Pro Bowl in 2019 with the Seattle Seahawks and had 49 tackles (36 solo), seven passes defensed and one forced fumble in 14 starts in his first season with Jacksonville in 2021. The former third-round pick by Seattle in 2017 has 262 solo tackles, 12 tackles for loss, one sack, six interceptions and 59 passes defensed in his six NFL campaigns to this point.
Jaguars Expected To Release Or Trade Shaquill Griffin
The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to release or attempt to trade cornerback Shaquill Griffin in the coming days, according to sources. Cutting him would save $13.1 million in salary cap space in 2023. Griffin is still just 27 years old and is a former Pro Bowler, so he figures to be a key player in this year's cornerback market if he becomes a free agent. He was a Pro Bowler in 2019 with the Seattle Seahawks, but he played in just five games last year due to back and hip injuries in his second year in Jacksonville. Griffin isn't really on the fantasy map in IDP leagues, but he remains a solid cover corner and should find a new home pretty quickly if he's not traded soon. In 14 starts in 2021, he had 49 tackles (36 solo), seven passes defensed and a forced fumble for the Jaguars.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin to a three-year deal worth $44.5 million on Tuesday, according to a league source. Griffin will pair with 2020 first-rounder CJ Henderson to give the team two young cornerbacks to build around. Jacksonville allowed a league-high 8.7 yards per attempt last year and played man-to-man coverage at the fourth-highest rate in the NFL. Griffin, 25, started for Seattle since early in his rookie season in 2017, and the third-rounder was the team's top corner since moving to the left side in his second season. He has six interceptions in four seasons, including a career-best three in 12 games last year. Griffin made his only Pro Bowl appearance in 2019 and has played in 57 of a possible 64 regular season games.
Shaquill Griffin Intercepts Two Passes On Monday Night
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin was questionable heading into Monday night's matchup with the Bears, but he's certainly pleased he made it on to the field now. Griffin was one of the stars of the game for Seattle as he snatched a pair of interceptions that helped keep the Seahawks in a game that could have easily turned into a laugher. Griffin doubled up his interception total from last year, and with his famous one-handed brother Shaquem joining him this year, the duo could serve as the start of a new stellar defensive squad for Seattle.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (thigh) is active for Week 2 against the Bears on Monday night. However, cornerback Tre Flowers (hamstring) and linebackers Bobby Wagner (groin) and K.J. Wright (knee) are out. Seattle's defense was already weak coming into this game, and they are very vulnerable all over, which is great news for Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky and the rest of the offense.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (thigh) will play on Monday against the Bears, according to head coach Pete Carroll. That's good news with Tre Flowers (hamstring) already ruled out. Still, Seattle's secondary is weakened despite safety Earl Thomas' presence. It's good news for Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky and his receiving weapons on Monday night.
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