Overview
- In recent media appearances Griffin said “things are percolating” and told a podcast that a couple of NFL teams and the UFL have contacted him about playing; those outreach claims have not been independently confirmed.
- Griffin emphasized he is happy at Fox Sports as a college football analyst and would only leave that role for a clear, worthwhile playing opportunity.
- He last took an NFL snap in 2020 for the Baltimore Ravens and has a pro career shaped by major injuries, including a rookie-year ACL and LCL tear and later shoulder and hamstring problems.
- The UFL has publicly engaged with Griffin’s social posts and its 2027 season begins in early 2027, making that league the most immediate and concrete path back to organized play if talks advance.
- A return would force Griffin to weigh family life and a stable broadcasting job against short-term roster needs for veteran quarterbacks and could trigger quick roster moves and renewed media attention if a team makes a formal offer.