Griffin recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 37-17 win at Jacksonville.
Griffin stepped in as a starter only after Derek Stingley (hamstring) was placed on Houston's injured reserve list, and he made the most of his expanded role off the bat. He tied for the team lead in tackles in Week 3, and at least for now looks like a worthy fill-in for his injured teammate.
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Texans' Shaquill Griffin: Stepping in as starter
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Griffin is expected to take over the Texans' starting role at left cornerback with Derek Stingley (hamstring) placed on IR on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Click2Houston reports.
Stingley's injury is considered a serious one, and he's expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks. Griffin is thus slated to be the next man up at outside corner, where he has plenty of experience over a seven-year career that includes a Pro Bowl berth while with Seattle in 2019. The 28-year-old was released by Jacksonville this past March after injuries limited him to just five games last season, but he appears fully healthy now despite dealing with a back injury during OTAs in June.
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Texans' Shaquill Griffin: Healthy again
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Griffin (back) was seen breaking up a pass at Texans camp Thursday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Griffin missed some of OTAs with a back issue but has since had time to get past the issue. The veteran cornerback joined Houston this offseason after four years in Seattle and two in Jacksonville. Throughout his career, the Central Florida product has recorded 327 tackles, 59 pass breakups and six interceptions. Expect the one-time Pro Bowler to start alongside second-year corner Derek Stingley ahead of the coming season.
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Shaquill Griffin: Let go by Jacksonville
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The Jaguars released Griffin on Wednesday, Jordan Schultz of TheScore.com reports.
As expected, Griffin and the Jaguars have officially parted ways following his two-season stint in North Florida. A 2019 Pro Bowl selection, Griffin appeared in just five games this past campaign due to a combination of hip and back injuries. Despite his injury-marred stint in Jacksonville, the 27-year-old's track record could still make him one of the more sought-after cornerbacks in free agency.
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Jaguars' Shaquill Griffin: Jaguars looking to move on
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The Jaguars are expected to release or trade Griffin (back) in the near future, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Griffin is well-regarded as a cover corner in the league, but he managed to play in only five games in 2022 due to a combination of hip and back injuries. Further, the Jaguars will save $13.1 million in cap space by releasing him, a cap hit that may also deter other teams from trading for him. If Griffin hits free agency, he's likely to be among the most coveted corners on the market.
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Jaguars' Shaquill Griffin: Ruled out Sunday
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Griffin (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
Griffin was held out of practice all week due to his back injury, and he'll be sidelined for at least one game after recording a season-high nine tackles last week. Darious Williams and Chris Claybrooks should see additional playing time against the Giants.
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Jaguars' Shaquill Griffin: Season-high performance in loss
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Griffin recorded nine tackles (seven solo) and two pass defenses during Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Colts.
Griffin notched season highs in tackles and pass defenses while finishing second on the team in stops behind Foye Oluokun. Across five appearances, Griffin has recorded 29 tackles and four pass defenses while playing the majority of the Jaguars' defensive snaps.
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Jaguars' Shaquill Griffin: Active Sunday
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Griffin (hip) will play Sunday against the Eagles.
Griffin will return after missing the team's Week 3 win over the Chargers. His return will be a boost to the Jaguars secondary as they look to contain A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith on Sunday.
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Jaguars' Shaquill Griffin: Listed questionable for Sunday
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Griffin (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Griffin landed on the injury report last Friday due to a hip issue and ultimately was sidelined for the team's Week 3 win over the Chargers. He was limited at practices throughout the week and will have a chance to return in Week 4. However, if Griffin is ruled out again, Darious Williams and Chris Claybrooks would be in line for expanded roles against Philadelphia.
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Jaguars' Shaquill Griffin: Listed as questionable
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Griffin (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Chargers.
Griffin landed on the injury report Friday as a limited participant with a hip injury, putting his status for Week 3 in jeopardy. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but if he's sidelined, Chris Claybrooks, Montaric Brown and Tre Herndon would be candidates for the starting job across from Tyson Campbell, while Darious Williams would likely remain the primary nickel cornerback.
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Jaguars' Shaquill Griffin: Clear of injury report
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Griffin (back) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Griffin missed the final two preseason games due to back tightness, but as expected, he'll be good to go for Week 1. Last year, the veteran defensive back recorded 49 tackles, seven pass defenses and one forced fumble during his first season with Jacksonville. He figures to garner a similar role in 2022.
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Jaguars' Shaquill Griffin: Back issues
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Griffin was dealing with back tightness Saturday, Hays Carlyon of 1010 AM WJXL Jacksonville reports.
Griffin sat out the Jaguars preseason loss to the Steelers, but the injury isn't believed to be serious. Head coach Doug Pederson just didn't believe playing him was worth the risk, according to Carlyon's report.
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Jaguars' Shaquill Griffin: Added to reserve/COVID-19 list
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Griffin (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday after testing positive for the virus, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Griffin is now out for Sunday's game against the Patriots since he'll be unable to return two negative tests at least 24 hours apart. His absence will be a blow to the Jaguars' defense, as he's racked up 45 total tackles and six passes defended across 13 games this season. With Rudy Ford (undisclosed) also on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Tre Herndon and Nevin Lawson are candidates to see an increased role.
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Jaguars' Shaquill Griffin: Joins Jaguars
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Griffin will sign a three-year, $44.5 million deal with the Jaguars, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Per the report, the cornerback's deal includes $29 million guaranteed. The 2017 third-rounder is coming off a 2020 campaign in which he logged 63 tackles and three picks in 12 games with the Seahawks. Griffin will move right into a starting slot with Jacksonville, a context that puts the 25-year-old on the IDP radar.
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Seahawks' Shaquill Griffin: Won't receive franchise tag
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The Seahawks won't use the franchise tag on Griffin for the 2021 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Griffin missed four games in 2020 due to a hamstring injury, but he served as the Seahawks' clear No. 1 cornerback when healthy. Over 12 games, he allowed 644 yards (7.4 yards per target) and six touchdowns in coverage, adding 63 tackles, 12 pass breakups and three interceptions. The Seahawks will actively try to match any offers Griffin receives on the free-agent market.
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Seahawks' Shaquill Griffin: Should be available Week 12
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Coach Pete Carroll said Thursday he expects Griffin (hamstring) to play against the Eagles in Week 12, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Griffin's hamstring injury has sidelined him for four straight games, but he'll get a few extra days to rest up ahead of a Nov. 30 contest in Philadelphia. It sounds like the starting cornerback is on track to return versus the Eagles barring any setbacks, but his health will nonetheless be worth keeping a close eye on.
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Seahawks' Shaquill Griffin: Listed as DNP
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Griffin (hamstring/concussion) is listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.
While Griffin is still listed with a concussion, coach Pete Carroll said last week that he cleared the league's five-step protocol, so this is either a formality or Griffin suffered a setback. Regardless, he'll need to get on the practice field by Wednesday to have a chance to suit up in Thursday's matchup against the Cardinals. Quinton Dunbar (knee) also was a DNP on Monday, so the Seahawks are at risk of being without their top two cornerbacks once again.
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Seahawks' Shaquill Griffin: Set to sit Sunday
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Griffin (hamstring/concussion) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Bills, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Griffin is still in the league's five-step concussion protocol, although he's apparently close to clearing it. The larger issue is his hamstring injury, which is what kept him off the practice field all week. Regardless, he'll miss a second straight game, opening the door for Tre Flowers to get the start at right cornerback while Quinton Dunbar bumps to the left cornerback position.
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Seahawks' Shaquill Griffin: Still not practicing
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Griffin (hamstring/concussion) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Griffin is expected to be cleared from the league's five-step concussion protocol in the next couple of days, and the hamstring injury is what's keeping him out of practice. Coach Pete Carroll was pessimistic about Griffin's chances to play this week, saying that the fourth-year cornerback would be re-evaluated at the end of the week. If he can't go Sunday against the Bills, Tre Flowers is expected to start at right cornerback while Quinton Dunbar bumps to the left cornerback position.
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Seahawks' Shaquill Griffin: Sits out practice Wednesday
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Griffin (concussion/hamstring) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Griffin departed this past Sunday's loss to the Cardinals with a concussion, and he's dealing with a hamstring injury as well. Both issues will be tough to recover from in time for the Week 8 matchup against San Francisco, but he'll have a chance to play if he can return to practice by Friday. Tre Flowers is expected to start at cornerback opposite Quinton Dunbar if Griffin can't go.
