RGIII is planning a return to the NFL, eyeing deal with Cowboys or Bears
By Scott Rogust
Robert Griffin III revealed that he has received calls from NFL executives after running a 4.48-second 40 yard dash during the “Run Rich Run” charity event.
One of the highlights of the NFL Draft is the “Run Rich Run” charity event that benefits St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III joined other ex-football players in running the 40-yard dash, and he actually clocked in at 4.48 seconds!
Griffin appeared on “The Rich Eisen Show” to discuss his performance at the event, and actually revealed that he received some calls from interested NFL executives. Eisen asked Griffin which teams he would like to play for, to which he named the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons.
You can listen to Griffin’s comments in the tweet below. Griffin’s list of teams can be found at the 5:00 mark:
When you run a 4.48 40-yard dash, even if for charity and #RunRichRun, people take notice — @RGIII talked with us about it and how he's gotten phone calls from #NFL execs about a possible return and where he'd like to go:#DallasCowboys#DirtyBirds #GoBears pic.twitter.com/kpsdiRAZMc
— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) May 3, 2022
RGIII is planning a return to the NFL, eyeing deal with Cowboys or Bears
Griffin named the Cowboys since he is a native of Texas. Atlanta was named by Griffin due him liking the quarterback situation with Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder. Finally, Griffin listed the Bears due to him wanting to help Justin Fields.
In college, Griffin made a name for himself as the starting quarterback for the Baylor Bears due to his throwing ability and his agility. Back in 2012, Griffin was selected with the second-overall pick by the now-Washington Commanders, where he led the team to the playoffs and won the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
After that rookie season, Griffin was hampered by injuries, and he eventually transitioned into a backup quarterback. Griffin last took the field in the 2020 season as a member of the Baltimore Ravens.
Through his career, RGIII threw for 9,271 yards, 43 touchdowns and 30 interceptions, while rushing for 1,809 yards and 10 touchdowns on 307 carries.
Griffin cited that while he was happy with his current role as an analyst for ESPN, he still has a desire to play in the NFL again.
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