Shaquill Griffin, who spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Seahawks, is returning to Seattle, a place he credits with "creating him."
"I feel like it took a lot of discussion," Griffin said on signing with Seattle. "A lot of it mainly with my family, having kids now. Understanding that people know that I was here with my twin brother [Shaquem Griffin], so this time around is a tad different. The main thing about it, I wanted my family to see who created me, how it all happened, where it all started, the reason why we're all here. The reason why I met my fiancé, the reason why we have kids, all of that started from this place and to come back full circle, I felt like it was only right that I experienced it with them as well."
The veteran cornerback signed with the Seahawks Wednesday, giving the Seahawks an experienced player to add competition and depth to an already strong position group led by returning starters Devon Witherspoon, Riq Woolen and Josh Jobe. Cornerback JT Woods was waived to make room on the 90-man roster.
A third-round pick out of Central Florida in 2017, Griffin started 53 games and appeared in 57 in his four seasons in Seattle, earning Pro-Bowl honors in 2019. He then signed with Jacksonville as a free agent, returning to his home state, and after two seasons with the Jaguars, he spent 2023 with Houston and Carolina before joining the Vikings last season.
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In Minnesota last year, Griffin appeared in 17 games with three starts, recording two interceptions, six passes defense and 41 tackles. Over the course of eight seasons, Griffin has started 82 of 106 games played, recording 70 passes defensed, nine interceptions and 407 tackles.
Griffin is excited to see how his skillset meshes with Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald's defense.
"I like the way he gets aggressive. I like that he can change things up and I feel like the main thing about it is being able to adjust within the game. I seen it firsthand, getting a chance to play against [the Seahawks] last year with Minnesota, so I got a chance to witness it firsthand. To get a chance to be with a defense like that, I know a lot of my attributes and things I can do can bring a lot to this defense and I'm excited to be a part of it."
While the Seahawks are excited about the players they're bringing back at cornerback, it was no secret that they were also looking at veteran options, including Griffin, who had a free agent visit earlier in the offseason, and Macdonald said during his team's minicamp that the Seahawks would continue looking to add to that group.
"These are great battles going into the offseason," Macdonald said of his team's cornerback depth. "We are going to look to always improve our team in any aspect. We're always going to be out there and try to be in everything and chasing edges on making us better. The guys that are with us right now kind of in that three, four, five spot is exciting."
The Seahawks are bringing back cornerback Shaquill Griffin so take a look at some of the best photos of the Pro Bowler throughout the years.
Rooke cornerback Shaquill Griffin is hugged by veteran safety Earl Thomas on the field after the hard-fought victory.
The Seahawks are a sea of Action Green in the locker room as Shaquill Griffin and teammates celebrate the victory on Monday Night Football.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin celebrates on the sidelines after Chris Carson's first down sealed the victory.
Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin strike poses as the film video segments for Seahawks fans after the game.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin flies through the air after an interception in the second quarter.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) lines up for a play against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) lines up against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) covers a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah (87) during an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) gestures during the first half of an NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Former teammates Quandre Diggs and Shaquill Griffin talk on the field after the game.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) plays against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) defends against San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 24-0. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Houston Texans cornerback Shaquill Griffin (0) reacts after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Houston Texans cornerback Shaquill Griffin (0) reacts after making a stop against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin warms up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin (1) defends against the Detroit Lions in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
FILE - Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin warms up before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Nov. 10, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) catches the ball against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin (1) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 42-21. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
