Tag: Shaquill Griffin

Vikings likely lose compensatory pick with Shaquill Griffin contract

The Minnesota Vikings signed cornerback Shaquill Griffin to a one-year deal last week, and likely lost a compensatory pick in the deal.

The Minnesota Vikings made a slew of signings last week as they continue to work on the roster heading into the 2024 season. Among the moves was signing former Houston Texans cornerback Shaquill Griffin to a one-year deal. Now contract details have emerged, and some may be upset at what they show.

The Vikings ended up giving Griffin a one-year deal worth a total of $4.55 million. That number includes a $2.4 million signing bonus and a $1.59 million base salary that is fully guaranteed. The deal also includes up to $510K in per-game roster bonuses and a $50K workout bonus.

The aspect of this deal that may ruffle a few feathers is that the signing — at least temporarily — negates one of the third-round compensatory picks the Vikings would have received next year for the free agents they lost in this year’s free agency period. Minnesota could still get a compensatory pick for offensive lineman Dalton Risner if he signs elsewhere before the Monday following the NFL draft.

Griffin comes to the Vikings after spending his first four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, where he made the Pro Bowl in 2019, his third year in the league. Since leaving Seattle, Griffin has had stops in Jacksonville and Carolina before finishing last season with the Texans.

Primarily a left corner throughout most of his career, Griffin did get experience on the right side during his time in Houston. That versatility should serve him well in the Brian Flores defense, at a position the Vikings need help at.

The signing may also free up the Vikings to make an aggressive move to get their quarterback of the future in the NFL draft, as cornerback has been a popular position in mock drafts for the Vikings should they opt not to address the QB situation.

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Vikings sign CB Shaquill Griffin to one-year contract

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a one-year deal with cornerback Shaquill Griffin for up to $6 million

The Minnesota Vikings have made another depth signing on the defensive side of the football. According to Bleacher Report’s Justin Schultz, the Vikings have signed cornerback Shaquill Griffin to a one-year contract worth up to $6 million.

The Vikings needed to add some depth to the cornerback room, and Griffin fits the bill. He played with the Houston Texans for 10 games in the 2023 season before being released. The Carolina Panthers then picked him up, and he played in three of a possible six games for them.

The structure of the deal will be important here as it could impact the compensatory pick formula for the 2025 NFL draft if it ends up too high. Right now, the Vikings are projected to get two third-round compensatory picks.

Griffin is a former third-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks who spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Former Panthers CB Shaquill Griffin reportedly signing with Vikings

Shaquill Griffin, who appeared in three games for the Panthers this past season, is reportedly headed to Minnesota.

Shaquill Griffin’s brief Carolina Panthers career will remain exactly that.

According to Bleacher Report NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the 28-year-old cornerback is expected to sign a one-year pact with the Minnesota Vikings. The deal, per Schultz, is worth up to $6 million.

Carolina claimed Griffin off waivers back on Nov. 30, 2023. He began the season as a member of the Houston Texans, for whom he registered six starts over 10 games.

Griffin made his Panthers debut in the team’s win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. He played all eight of his snaps on special teams.

The former Pro Bowler would hit the field as a corner beginning in Week 16, where he recorded 14 defensive snaps against the Green Bay Packers. He then got the start in Week 17’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Prior to his short stay in Charlotte, Griffin racked up four years with the Seattle Seahawks and two with the Jaguars.

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Full list of 2024 Panthers free agents

The Panthers currently have 26 players slated for free agency in 2024.

Things have changed a bit since the last time we brought you this free agent list.

A few weeks back, the Carolina Panthers held on to a few of their own—re-signing tight end Stephen Sullivan and defensive linemen Nick Thurman LaBryan Ray to fresh deals.

So, let’s take an updated look at the team’s pending 2024 free agents.

2024 free agents who may be playing their final game for the Panthers in Week 18

Week 18 may mark the end of an era for a few Carolina Panthers players.

Sunday will not only represent the end of a brutal 2023 season for the Carolina Panthers, but it may also mark the end of a few eras.

Here are 23 pending free agents who could be playing their last game for the Panthers in Week 18:

*List excludes pending free agents who are on the practice squad, who are on injured reserve and who have been ruled out

Top takeaways from Panthers’ snap counts in Week 17 loss to Jaguars

Trading up to draft OLB DJ Johnson was a head-scratcher back in April. It’s even more questionable now.

How did the New Year’s Eve looks pan out for the Carolina Panthers?

Here are our top takeaways from the snap counts in yesterday’s 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Ejiro Evero gives update on Shaquill Griffin’s progress

Panthers DC Ejiro Evero on CB Shaquill Griffin: He’s definitely gonna be a part of the plans as we work down the stretch

How close is Shaquill Griffin to suiting up for the Carolina Panthers? Well, based on what defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero said this afternoon, he may not be too far off.

Evero was asked about the status of his newest cornerback following Thursday’s practice.

“He’s doin’ a great job, he had an interception in practice today,” he replied with a smile. “Shaquill, he’s comin’ along. Really smart young man, learnin’ the defense really fast and he’s definitely gonna be a part of the plans as we work down the stretch.”

The Panthers, who have been dealing with depth issues at the position all season, added the former Pro Bowl defender for this stretch last week. Griffin, after being waived by the Houston Texans on Dec. 6, was claimed by Carolina the next day.

A former third-round pick, Griffin has played seven NFL seasons. Over that time—which included stints with the Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars and Texans—the six-foot, 198-pounder recorded 360 combined tackles, seven interceptions and a sack.

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Panthers’ updated roster following Thursday’s addition of Shaquill Griffin

Panthers’ active roster following Thursday’s addition of CB Shaquill Griffin

The Carolina Panthers just got a boost in their secondary.

With injuries continuing to take a toll on the roster, the team claimed cornerback Shaquill Griffin off waivers from the Houston Texans on Thursday. The former Pro Bowler now joins the locker room just a few days ahead of their Week 13 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Here, in an updated look, is Griffin and his new 49 teammates:

Panthers claim Shaquill Griffin off waivers from Texans

The Panthers have claimed former Pro Bowl CB Shaquill Griffin off waivers from the Texans.

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer is bringing a familiar face to the building.

As announced on Thursday afternoon, the Panthers have claimed cornerback Shaquill Griffin off waivers. The seventh-year defensive back was released by the Houston Texans yesterday.

Griffin was selected in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks, where Fitterer had been serving as a co-director of player personnel at the time. The University of Central Florida product played four seasons in the northwest—having recorded 249 combined tackles, a sack and six interceptions over 57 games.

The third year of that tenure, the 2019 campaign, resulted in a Pro Bowl nod for Griffin—who earned a career-high overall defensive grade of 77.0 from Pro Football Focus.

He moved on to the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021 on a three-year, $44.5 million pact. Griffin would only see through two of those years, as he was released by the Jaguars earlier this spring.

Houston came calling just five days later, as they signed Jackson on March 13. He’s started in six of his 10 games this season.

With the Panthers still dealing with a handful of injuries in their secondary—including to cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and CJ Henderson as well as safety Vonn Bell—Griffin will add some much-needed depth to the defense.

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