Tennessee Titans
Michael Griffin - #33 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 203 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/04/1985 |
| Birthplace | Austin, TX |
| College | Texas |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 1st round, 19th pick by Titans |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | 2 | 4 |
Redskins CB Rogers may miss Sunday's game
Redskins CB Carlos Rogers might miss Sunday's game against the Titans, and an assignment to cover WR Randy Moss.
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This may not be Randy Moss' year, but no matter where he goes, he seems to help somebody else's production.
Dolphins use three QBs in win over Titans
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Young replaces Collins as Titans QB
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Collins gets start for Titans
Kerry Collins will start at quarterback for the Titans in their game vs. the Dolphins.
Titans' kicking game impresses
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Titans QB Vince Young will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
AFC South midseason reports
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Titans add veteran DL Douglas
The Titans signed veteran DT Marques Douglas and waived DT Amon Gordon on Tuesday.
Moss steps right into key role for Titans
Upon the claiming of ex-Vikings WR Randy Moss off waivers, Titans head coach Jeff Fisher spoke of the importance of getting him quickly acclimated, and indeed, look for Moss to step right into the starting lineup upon the Titans' return ...
Report: Titans WR Britt could miss 6-8 weeks
Titans Insider, citing a league source, is reporting that WR Kenny Britt could miss 6-8 weeks because of a right hamstring injury.
Moss signing bold power play by Titans
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Titans awarded WR Moss on waivers
The Titans were awarded former Vikings WR Randy Moss on waivers Wednesday, the team confirmed.
Britt out for "extended period of time"
Titans head coach Jeff Fisher said WR Kenny Britt will miss some games after injuring his hamstring on Sunday.
Chargers beat Titans for eighth consecutive time
Antonio Gates got behind linebacker Will Witherspoon to haul in a go-ahead, 48-yard pass from Philip Rivers midway through the third quarter to help the San Diego Chargers rally for a 33-25 win Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, who lost ...
PLAYER NEWS
Griffin has been fined $21,000 by the NFL for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Vikings wide receiver Michael Jenkins.|||||||
The league says Friday that Griffin committed unnecessary roughness against a defenseless player.
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms on a multi-year deal with safety Michael Griffin after designating the five-year veteran as their franchise player back in March. The Titans announced the deal Tuesday shortly after the end of their first session of three-day minicamp.|||||||
A two-time Pro Bowl safety, Griffin did not balk at being tagged, with $6.2 million in guaranteed money if he played the season under that contract. He was a first-round draft pick in 2007 and has 17 interceptions, fourth among safeties over the last five years and tops among safeties in his class. Griffin has played in all 80 games with 73 starts since being drafted 19th overall. He ranked third with 96 tackles last season with Pro Bowl selections in 2008 and 2010.
The Tennessee Titans have tagged Griffin as their franchise player.|||||||
The Titans announced the move Monday a couple hours before the NFL deadline to use the tag. That means the Titans decided not to tag cornerback Cortland Finnegan before free agency begins March 13.
Griffin will replace injured Baltimore safety Ed Reed on the AFC Pro Bowl roster.|||||||
Griffin was the Titans' 2007 first-round draft pick out of Texas and led the team this season with four interceptions. He also finished second on the squad with 153 tackles and 14 passes defended. It's Griffin's second Pro Bowl selection. He also represented the AFC in 2008 after intercepting seven passes that season.
Griffin was limited in Friday's practice, but is listed as probable for the season finale Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts.|||||||
Griffin injured his knee in last week's loss in Kansas City. He was held out of Wednesday's practice but worked fully on Thursday.
