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 |
Titans, Falcons to practice together in Georgia
The Titans and the Falcons plan to meet about halfway in August for a joint practice at a Georgia high school during training camp.
Titans sign S Griffin to five-year deal
The Titans agreed to a long-term contract with S Michael Griffin, who received the franchise tag in March.
Best record doesn't usually translate to title success
Does the fact that the Packers posted a 15-1 record — best in the NFL — a season ago mean they should be Super Bowl favorites in 2012? Maybe not.
Mason's remarkable run
WR Derrick Mason's consistent production for more than a decade was truly special, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
Titans to cut TE Graham
The Titans plan to cut veteran TE Daniel Graham, ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported.
Mason expected to retire with Ravens
WR Derrick Mason is expected to retire as a member of the Baltimore Ravens Monday, multiple media outlets reported.
Report: Titans add OG DeVan
The Titans signed former Eagles OG Kyle DeVan on Monday and waived RB Darryl Whiting, according to PFW correspondent Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.
Titans split work 50-50 between Hasselbeck, Locker
Titans coach Mike Munchak said Friday that QBs Matt Hasselbeck and Jake Locker will split snaps 50-50 in offseason workouts.
Examining the TE position in the AFC South
PFW's Arthur Arkush analyzes the interesting TE situations that are shaping up in the AFC South.
AFC South players in the crosshairs
Here's a look at the players on each AFC South team who will be most heavily scrutinized, including Titans RB Chris Johnson.
WR Britt to undergo another knee surgery
Titans WR Kenny Britt will undergo a “minor” knee surgery this week, which could keep him out of some offseason workouts.
A curious offseason for the Titans
The Titans could regress following a strange offseason that included drafting WR Kendall Wright instead of filling a need for another pass rusher.
Fantasy spin: Titans WR Kendall Wright
Watch WR Kendall Wright to see how he adapts to the pro game and fits into the Titans' offense. He could be worth a draft pick.
Titans opt for Wright instead of bolstering pass rush
In his first draft as lead decision maker, Titans GM Ruston Webster bucked conventional wisdom with the selection of Baylor WR Kendall Wright.
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.