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 |
Report: Britt to meet with Goodell Monday
According to a report from the NFL Network, Titans WR Kenny Britt will meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday.
Titans lose C Amano for the season
Titans head coach Mike Munchak announced Saturday that C Eugene Amano has suffered a torn triceps.
LB Bulluck to retire as a Titan
LB Keith Bulluck will retire as a Titan on Friday. He spent 10 seasons in Tennessee and was a Pro Bowler in 2003.
Titans want FS Griffin to lead
The Titans want FS Michael Griffin to take a leadership role on defense.
Titans add TE Haynos, WR Harris
The Titans signed free agents TE Joey Haynos and WR Marcus Harris, the team announced Wednesday.
Titans sign first-round WR Wright
The Titans agreed to terms on a four-year deal with first-round WR Kendall Wright, according to Adam Caplan of The Sideline View.
Titans WR Murdock dies from self-inflicted gunshot
Titans WR O.J. Murdock died Monday after an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Tampa Bay Times is reporting.
Titans C Cooper retires
Titans C Jon Cooper retired Friday and accepted a coaching position at Oklahoma.
Titans counting on Hutchinson's leadership
Although he's on the downside of his career, OLG Steve Hutchinson already has made a positive impact on the Titans' offensive line this offseason.
Titans add S Francisco
The Titans will sign S Aaron Francisco, according to PFW correspondent Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.
Reports: Titans WR Britt arrested for DUI
Titans WR Kenny Britt was arrested for DUI at Fort Campbell, Ky., 104.5 The Zone in Nashville first reported.
AFC South training-camp reports
Pro Football Weekly's preview of what to expect from the Texans, Colts, Jaguars and Titans in training camp.
Report: Titans WR Britt undergoes procedure on left knee
Titans WR Kenny Britt had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, PFW correspondent Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean reported.
Vikings-Titans game time pushed back
The Vikings-Titans game in Week Five has been moved from a noon CT kickoff to 3:25 p.m. CT to accommodate the Twin Cities Marathon.
Titans' offensive questions extend beyond QB battle
The Titans' offense has the makings of something special — if RB Chris Johnson and WR Kenny Britt can do their part.
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.
