Seahawks trying to bring back Shaquem Griffin

The Seattle Seahawks are trying to re-sign Shaquem Griffin.

Both Griffin brothers have become invaluable components of the Seattle Seahawks’ defense over the last few seasons. While Shaquill Griffin became a Pro Bowler for the first time last year, brother Shaquem Griffin continues to make waves as a backup linebacker despite the fact that he only has one hand.

Many in Seattle were starting to despair when the Seahawks announced that Shaquem did not make the 53-man roster, but their fears can now officially be put to rest after ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the Seahawks are trying to get Griffin back on the roster.

Shaquem Griffin has been a quality backup over the last two years

Even if Griffin had two hands, there were concerns about where he would play in the NFL, as some doubted the possibility of him playing the same edge rusher role he starred in at UCF while weighing under 230 pounds. Seattle chose to move him to linebacker, where he recorded 16 tackles over the last two seasons. Griffin also was a key special teamer, earning time on almost half their special teams snaps over the last two years.

Griffin, who famously combined with Shaquill for a sack of Aaron Rodgers during the 2020 postseason, might have a hard time finding a market due to his disability, but it seems as if Seattle is doing whatever they can to keep him on the practice squad.

Griffin is not just a cool story or Lifetime original movie subject. He is a legitimate, quick, feisty linebacker that can help out as a backup and special teamer. Solely because of what he can do on the field, it’s worth trying to keep the Griffin brothers together in Seattle as the Seahawks’ revamped defense tries to lead them to a title.