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Seahawks Sign Shaquill Griffin to One-Year Contract

The Seahawks turn to a former Pro Bowl cornerback to address their secondary depth.

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Nov 12, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Shaquill Griffin (0) reacts after intercepting the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Griffin’s deal guarantees $3 million with the potential to rise to $4 million in incentives.
  • The 29-year-old veteran played all 17 games for the Minnesota Vikings last season, recording 41 tackles, two interceptions and six passes defended.
  • Originally a third-round pick by Seattle in 2017, Griffin made his only Pro Bowl appearance in 2019 during four seasons with the team.
  • He has appeared in 106 career games across stints with the Jaguars, Texans, Panthers and Vikings, compiling 407 tackles and nine interceptions.
  • The signing sets up competition with Josh Jobe for the No. 3 cornerback role behind starters Devon Witherspoon and Riq Woolen.