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Michael Griffin | Defensive Back

Team: Tennessee Titans
Age / DOB:  (28) / 1/4/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 203
College: Texas
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Michael Griffin and Bernard Pollard are penciled in as the Titans' starting safeties.
Free agent acquisition George Wilson will be Pollard's backup at the strong safety spot. There will also be schemes when all three are on the field together -- especially against two-tight end sets. Griffin won't come near the 108 tackles he recorded in 2010, but his IDP value comes in his play against the pass. The six-year veteran has 21 interceptions and 48 pass breakups in his career. May 8 - 9:12 AM
Source: Associated Press

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Michael Griffin - DB - Titans

Titans FS Michael Griffin will not be asked to restructure his contract.

The Titans had a five-day window after the Super Bowl to get out of Griffin's $4.5 million in guarantees, but will keep him on the roster as is. Coming off a hugely disappointing season, Griffin is entering only the second year of a five-year, $35 million pact. He'll have to be much better next season to have any shot at collecting his currently scheduled $6.2 million in 2014.
Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter
Feb 7 - 4:53 PM
Michael Griffin - DB - Titans

The Titans have a five-day window after the Super Bowl to decide whether or not to retain FS Michael Griffin.

Griffin is due a $3.5 million guaranteed base salary along with a $1 million roster bonus if he is with the Titans five days after the season wraps up. Tennessee slapped the franchise tag on Griffin last offseason before ultimately coming to terms on a five-year, $35 million deal. In his first year of that deal, the soon-to-be 28-year-old graded out as Pro Football Focus' third-worst safety out of 86 qualifying players.
Source: TitanInsider
Mon, Dec 31, 2012 12:20:00 PM
Michael Griffin - DB - Titans

The Titans will continue to work Michael Griffin at strong safety and Robert Johnson at free safety.

Tennessee likes Johnson's range and play-making ability to go along with Griffin's athleticism and versatility. Jordan Babineaux will continue to work in as the third safety after leading the team in tackles in 2011. Griffin, admittedly, had an underwhelming game in Week 1 against the Patriots. It's an IDP situation to monitor.
Related: Jordan Babineaux, Robert Johnson
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 01:50:00 PM
Michael Griffin - DB - Titans

Titans signed franchise player FS Michael Griffin to a five-year, $35 million extension.

The deal includes $15 million guaranteed and should serve as template for Dashon Goldson and Tyvon Branch of the 49ers and Raiders respectively. Griffin ranks fourth among safeties with 17 interceptions over the past five years. For his efforts he's been twice selected to the Pro Bowl (2008, 2010). Griffin has played all 80 games, including 73 starts, since the Titans selected him with the 19th pick in the 2007 draft. He was due to earn $6.2 million under the franchise tag.
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 02:39:00 PM
Michael Griffin - DB - Titans

Unsigned franchise player Michael Griffin has attended all of the Titans' voluntary OTAs.

Cortland Finnegan was the Titans' franchise player last year and voiced his displeasure about the lack of a long-term deal by skipping out on some workouts. Griffin is taking a different approach and appears content playing out 2012 on his $6.2 million tender.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 11:20:00 AM
Michael Griffin - DB - Titans

Titans franchise player Michael Griffin does plan to participate in offseason workouts despite having yet to sign his franchise tender.

He'll sign an injury waiver that covers him in case he gets hurt. Griffin is holding out hope for a long-term extension, but aims to "assume more of a leadership role" following the departures of Cortland Finnegan and Chris Hope. Writers love covering for Saints franchise player Drew Brees, but he could be doing the same in New Orleans without a long-term deal.
Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter
Fri, Apr 13, 2012 07:18:00 PM
Michael Griffin - DB - Titans

Titans assigned the franchise tag to FS Michael Griffin.

This all but ensures that CB Cortland Finnegan is headed to the free agent market. Griffin, 27, has 17 interceptions and seven forced fumbles over the past five seasons and will cost just over $6.2 million under the safety tag. The Titans identified him as more of a priority then Finnegan because of their depth at corner and lack of it at safety. While Griffin is a bit of a timid tackler, he is one of the better "centerfield" playmakers in football.
Mon, Mar 5, 2012 01:18:00 PM
Michael Griffin - DB - Titans

The Nashville Tennessean confirms the Titans are expected to place the franchise tag on free agent FS Michael Griffin before Monday's deadline.

The move should soon become official. The tag will guarantee the Titans' 2007 first-round pick $6.2 million in 2012. Griffin graded out as the league's 14th best safety by Pro Football Focus in 2011.
Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter
Mon, Mar 5, 2012 08:12:00 AM
Michael Griffin - DB - Titans

A league source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter that the Titans are likely to use their franchise tag on FS Michael Griffin by Monday's deadline for tags to be applied.

Whereas it would have cost Tennessee over $10 million to use the cornerback tag on free agent Cortland Finnegan, the safety tag only costs about $6.2 million. The Titans have Alterraun Verner in place to start for Finnegan, but safeties with playmaking ability like Griffin's are hard to come by. Griffin would be the third NFL safety tagged so far, joining Tyvon Branch and Dashon Goldson.
Source: ESPN.com
Sun, Mar 4, 2012 11:38:00 PM
Michael Griffin - DB - Titans

The Titans have had "some preliminary" discussions with free agent FS Michael Griffin regarding a long-term deal.

Griffin will be a franchise tag candidate if no deal is struck, and has stated publicly that he's open to it. Otherwise, the Patriots and Rams have been floated as potential suitors. Though Griffin struggles as a tackler, he's showed big-play ability throughout his career and can play both safety and corner.
Source: Terry McCormick on Twitter
Fri, Feb 24, 2012 03:03:00 PM
Michael Griffin - DB - Titans

Free agent FS Michael Griffin says he'd be open to playing under the franchise tag in 2012.

A reshuffled Titans front office has remained mum on its intentions for the tag, but franchising Griffin could be wise if they are already resigned to losing Cortland Finnegan. If the Titans let both Finnegan and Griffin hit the open market, a pass defense that was rock solid for most of last season would be in danger of entering 2012 without two of its long-time linchpins.
Related: Cortland Finnegan
Source: Terry McCormick on Twitter
Tue, Feb 21, 2012 09:26:00 AM
Michael Griffin - DB - Titans

ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss believes the Patriots might be interested in free agent FS Michael Griffin if he hits the open market.

More specifically, Reiss thinks Griffin's durability and flexibility make him the type of player typically "near the top of the Patriots’ wish list." The 27-year-old can play both free safety and corner. Likely in the market for safety help, the Pats figure to do their homework on all free agent safeties.
Related: Patriots
Source: ESPN Boston
Sun, Feb 19, 2012 11:38:00 AM
Michael Griffin - DB - Titans

Titans FS Michael Griffin indicated on Twitter Saturday that he doesn't anticipate re-signing with Tennessee this offseason.

"My last game at LP (Field)," he tweeted. "Got to make it a good one. Let's go Titans." Griffin is in the final year of his contract, and the Titans have apparently told him they have no plans to extend the deal. While Griffin has been a playmaker for Tennessee, the rest of his game has been inconsistent. In fairness, this has been one of the better seasons of his career.
Source: Michael Griffin on Twitter
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 10:31:00 AM
Michael Griffin - DB - Titans

Titans FS Michael Griffin (elbow) had X-rays taken that returned negative on Monday, and despite tearing some ligaments he apparently won't miss any time.

The bye in Week 6 helps his cause, and with SS Chris Hope out this is excellent news for a unit that just got carved up by Ben Roethlisberger. The Titans get the Texans in Week 7, who could be getting Andre Johnson back.
Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter
Mon, Oct 10, 2011 08:05:00 PM

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