Good afternoon, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today – Wednesday, September 13 – about your Seattle Seahawks.
Shaquem Griffin is known to many fans as the man who made it to the NFL with just one hand.
Jason Jones of The Athletic writes about how since retiring from the NFL Shaquem Griffin has been able to transition into somewhat of a regular busy life. The Seahawks drafted Griffin in 2018 and he spent three seasons with the team.
"There's no way to replace the camaraderie of the locker room, but Griffin has found other gifts and avenues to empower people in ways he never believed he could had he still been playing. He has traveled the country as a motivational speaker, which has allowed him to tap into his passion for helping youth. He has worked with the NFL Legends Community, which helps former players find fulfillment in life after they are finished playing. Griffin has been involved in media work, appearing as an analyst on the NFL Network's "Good Morning Football." He's also working on a film about his family that includes his twin brother, Shaquill, a cornerback for the Houston Texans"
When Griffin was drafted, he was the only known one-handed player in NFL history.
"As he continues life off the field, Griffin remains ardent about helping those with disabilities. He's been approached by several companies about being a spokesperson for prosthetics. He'd declined for years, in part, because of the high costs for those in need of them. Griffin said prosthetics were around $30,000 when he was in college, and that price has increased as he's gotten older.
But Griffin now has found a partner inToronto-based company smartARM, which is using AI technology to make the arm more functional. The technology uses sensors to help determine what the best grip is for picking up items. Griffin said part of the issue he'd had with other prosthetics was the limited number of grips that could be used.
The company also aims to make prosthetics more accessible. That's important to Griffin, who remembers the time when his family could not afford the costly prosthetic limbs."
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The 10-part docuseries "Season of Boom" will be premiering on Seahawks YouTube and right here on Seahawks.com on September 19.
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Corbin K. Smith of Sports Illustrated with a Seahawks’ film breakdown for Week 1.
Larry Brown Jr. of USA Today on what Seahawks need to change in Week 2.
Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times looking back at the Seahawks 2013 Super Bowl season.
Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic on how the Seahawks’ offense adapts moving forward.
The Seahawks and Lions face off on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 at Ford Field. Kickoff is set for 10:00 a.m. PT. Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the Lions.
Seattle Seahawks running back David Sims (35) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Seattle, Wash., Sept. 24, 1978. The Seahawks defeated the Lions 28-16. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders (20) fights for yardage against Seattle Seahawks' Robert Blackmon (25) during the second quarter at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., Oct. 17, 1993. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Seattle Seahawks' Sean Dawkins (81) catches a touchdown pass from Jon Kitna while being defended by Detroit Lions' Terry Fair (23) in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in Seattle. Detroit won 28-20. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Detroit Lions quarterback Joey Harrington is hit by Seattle Seahawks' Ken Hamlin (26) as he throws in the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, in Seattle. Harrington completed 26 of 48 passes for 285 yards. The Seahawks won, 35-14. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Detroit Lions linebacker Paris Lenon, right, makes a diving tackle on Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Bobby Engram (84) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Lewis (59) tries stopping Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (37) during the first quarter of their football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Seattle Seahawks? David Hawthorne tackles Detroit Lions' Kevin Smith in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck throws against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 32-20. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) intercepts a pass intended for Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) makes a touchdown run in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) has the ball knocked loose by Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, in Seattle. The fumble went out of bounds in the end zone and was ruled a touchback. The Seahawks beat the Lions 13-10. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks tight end Ed Dickson (84) and Detroit Lions strong safety Quandre Diggs fall into the end zone after Dickson's 12-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls (34) rushes for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the second half of an NFL football NFC wild card playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
