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Michael Griffin: Retiring as Titan
Michael Griffin signed a one-day contract to retire with the Titans, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.Griffin was selected by the Titans in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft and went on to appear in two Pro Bowls (2008, '10) and earn one Second-Team All-Pro nod ('10). He last appeared in the NFL in 2016 for the Panthers, making six starts in 13 games. The 33-year-old safety retires with 803 tackles, 25 interceptions, 12 forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and seven sacks in 154 career regular-season games.
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Panthers' Michael Griffin: 14 tackles versus Seahawks
Michael Griffin recorded a team-high 14 tackles in Sunday night's loss to the Seahawks.Griffin's 14 tackles nearly doubled his season total, as the veteran now boasts 30 stops through nine games with the Carolina Panthers this season.
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Panthers' Michael Griffin: Signs contract with Panthers
Michael Griffin (back) signed a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday.Griffin, a 10-year veteran, signed with the Vikings during the offseason but was cut by the team before the start of the season after being placed on injured reserve due to a back injury. The Panthers have not commented on the health status of Griffin, but look for updates to come later in the week. Once healthy, Griffin could potentially compete with Kurt Coleman for the starting job at strong safety.
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Michael Griffin: Reaches injury settlement with Vikings
Michael Griffin (back) reached an injury settlement with the Vikings on Wednesday, Anthony DiMoro of the Huffington Post reports.The agreement removes Griffin from the Vikings' injured reserve list. When healthy, he'll be free to sign with another organization.
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Vikings' Michael Griffin: Placed on injured reserve
Michael Griffin was placed on injured reserve with a back injury.With Griffin hurt, Andrew Sendejo will begin the season as the starting strong safety next to Harrison Smith.
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Vikings' Michael Griffin: Gets start Sunday but hurts his back
Michael Griffin got the start at safety opposite Harrison Smith in Sunday's preseason game, but left in the second quarter due to a back injury and was later seen leaving the locker room on crutches, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports.Griffin had one tackle before departing. He got the start in the third preseason game over Andrew Sendejo, but head coach Mike Zimmer indicated the competition for the second safety spot isn't decided. However, Griffin's injury could make Sendejo the starter if it's an issue for the start of the regular season.
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Vikings' Michael Griffin: Gets start at safety Thursday
Michael Griffin started at safety opposite Harrison Smith in Thursday's preseason win over Seattle. The competition for the starting safety job opposite Smith will likely be decided late in the preseason, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.Andrew Sendejo started opposite Smith in the first preseaon game, so it looks like an even competition at this point with Antone Exum, Anthony Harris and Jayron Kearse also in the mix. Griffin had two tackles and a sack in Thursday's game.
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Vikings' Michael Griffin: Headed to Minnesota
The Minnesota Vikings have signed Michael Griffin, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.Per the report, the addition of Griffin could well send Andrew Sendejo to a backup role. The 31-year-old Griffin is coming off back-to-back IDP-relevant campaigns with the Titans, including 2015, when he recorded 101 tackles in 15 games.
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Titans' Michael Griffin: Released Tuesday afternoon
Michael Griffin has been released by the Tennessee Titans, John Glennon of The Tennessean reports.The 19th overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, Griffin played 14 or more games in each of his nine years in Tennessee. The 31-year-old safety is coming off back-to-back seasons with 100+ tackles, but he's become a liability in coverage and was scheduled for an $8.3 million cap hit in 2016. If he's able to land a starting gig elsewhere, he could still be a productive IDP.
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Titans' Michael Griffin: Leads Titans with 11 tackles
Michael Griffin recorded 11 tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 34-6 loss to the Texans.The veteran safety has always been excellent against the run, and his contributions helped limit the Texans to 3.0 yards per carry in what was otherwise an atrocious all-around effort by the Tennessee Titans. Griffin should get plenty of opportunities to pad his tackle numbers against the Colts next week, as Indianapolis is expected lean on running back Frank Gore after he gashed the Titans for 86 yards and two touchdowns back in Week 3.
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