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Shaquem Griffin, practice squad hero and savior of the Seattle Seahawks pass rush, is here to stay.
At least, as long as he has any say in it.
Shaquem Griffin said 3 different teams tried to sign him after clearing waivers. The Texans were one of them. He had no intention of leaving Seattle and signed to the #Seahawks practice squad.
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) September 30, 2020
This would have happened back in early September, when Seattle broke the hearts of many by cutting Griffin before the 53-man roster deadline. Apparently, as many as three teams wanted Griffin (obviously to lead their team in QB pressures and into postseason glory) but he declined.
These reports have been circulating from followers of the other teams as well.
The #Texans tried to sign Shaquem Griffin off the Seahawks Practice Squad this week, he turned down their offer to stay with the Seahawks.
— Texans Storm Report (@PatrickStormTU) September 30, 2020
It’s yet another in a fantastically long list of athletes who very intentionally come to or stay in Seattle because it’s special. Obviously, in this case Griffin has his twin brother, whom he said was instrumental in helping him calm down after being initially released.
Shaquem Griffin was promoted last week and played high-level defense in the last couple of drives against the Dallas Cowboys. Earlier this week, Pete Carroll promised that we would see Griffin again “this weekend.”
Watching Shaquem Griffin on the last drive... can someone explain to me why he hasn't been on the active roster this whole time? And why he isn't playing 20-25 snaps a game in some capacity?
— Corbin Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) September 28, 2020
He's too good of a football player not to have found SOMEWHERE to put him, right?
Griffin has yet to be elevated this week or outright promoted to the 53 man roster, but continues to do everything right in his quest to remain a Seahawk.