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 |
AFC South Spin cycle: Week Three
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week Three.
Schwartz open for questioning in Lions' loss
Jim Schwartz's end-of-game coaching brings up some issues with the Lions, the Titans win in spite of C.J., plus more from a wacky Week Three.
Titans get first win in wild game vs. Lions
Rob Bironas kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime, and the Titans stopped backup quarterback Shaun Hill on fourth-and-1 to finally pull out a 44-41 win.
Key matchup: Lions run defense vs. Titans running game
Can the Lions keep Titans RB Chris Johnson in check? They have to think they can, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening in today's key matchup.
Tuesday's 60-second rant: Titans' outlook appears bleak
With few encouraging signs for the Titans, it might not be too soon for head coach Mike Munchak to consider making changes.
AFC South Spin cycle: Week Two
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week Two.
Rosario, Chargers roll past Titans
Dante Rosario had three touchdown catches and the Chargers beat the Titans for the ninth straight time, 38-10 Sunday.
Titans' plan at safety puzzling
The Titans have made some questionable decisions at the safety position of late, the way we hear it.
Titans agree with OG Lutui
The Titans have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran OG Deuce Lutui, the team said Monday.
Report: Titans to add OG Lutui
The Titans are signing veteran OG Deuce Lutui, according to PFW correspondent Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.
AFC South Spin cycle: Week One
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week One.
Pats win ninth consecutive season opener
Tom Brady threw for 236 yards and two touchdowns, and the defending AFC champion Patriots routed the Titans 34-13
Key matchup: Patriots OLT Nate Solder vs. Titans DRE Kamerion Wimbley
PFW's Kevin Fishbain focuses on the Week One battle in the trenches between Nate Solder and Kamerion Wimbley.
Tuesday's 60-second rant: Youth under center
PFW's Arthur Arkush sounds off on the young QBs who will be running three-fourths of the AFC South offenses in 2012.
Report: NFL suspends Titans WR Britt one game
Titans WR Kenny Britt will be suspended for the first game of the regular season, according to PFW correspondent Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.
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.