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Goes back to practice squad Griffin reverted back to the Lions' practice squad Monday.

Impact Griffin saw his first action of the 2022 season, playing 10 snaps on offense and another seven on special teams. Considering the Lions have spread the ball around to all three of the tight ends on the active roster, it's possible the long-time Saints target could carve out a target or two down the stretch, provided he's activated once more.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions elevate S Brady Breeze and TE Garrett Griffin for Week 16 The Detroit Lions, as they do most every week, bolstered the depth chart a little in advance of Saturday’s game. Safety Brady Breeze and tig...

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Gets call to active roster The Lions elevated Griffin to the active roster Friday for Saturday's game against the Panthers.

Impact Griffin has yet to play this season, but he'll have a chance to see the field in Week 16 after getting called up to the active roster. Last year, he made 13 appearances for the Saints and caught all four of his targets for 39 yards, but given the Lions' fully healthy tight end corps, it's likely Griffin operates primarily on special teams against Carolina.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose Monday The Lions released Griffin on Monday.

Impact Detroit signed Griffin as a free agent in March after the Saints chose not to tender him earlier in the month. The 28-year-old missed the final four games of the 2021 season after being placed on New Orleans' IR with a hamstring injury in Week 15. Griffin has recorded five career receptions since joining the Saints in 2017, and he will now look to sign with a new team in need of tight end depth this preseason.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 28, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Garrett Griffin: What the Lions are getting in their new TE The Lions signed former Saints TE Garrett Griffin. What are they getting in their free agent tight end?

MARCH 19, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Signs with Detroit Griffin agreed to a contract with the Lions on Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Griffin appeared in a career-high 13 games with the Saints in 2021 and hauled in all four of his targets for 39 yards. He wasn't tendered a contract by New Orleans in early March but will attempt to carve out a depth role with the Lions in 2022.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to hit free agency The Saints did not tender Griffin's contract Monday, so he will become a free agent, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Griffin caught all four of his targets for 39 yards across 13 games in 2021. The 27-year-old tight end saw snaps on offense and special teams in every game until he suffered a season-ending hamstring injury Week 14. However, he appears to be healthy heading into the offseason, so it's possible he draws interest from teams in search of tight end depth.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in 2021 Griffin caught four of four targets for 39 yards across 13 games in 2021.

Impact Finally seeing consistent playing time, Griffin saw snaps on offense and special teams in every game appearance before suffering a season-ending hamstring injury Week 14. However, the 27-year-old participated in practice after being designated to return from IR in early January, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, so Griffin seems to be entering the offseason in good shape.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR Griffin (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact The Saints will now have 21 days to either activate the tight end or leave him on the IR to end the season, though it may not matter considering they're on the outside looking in when it comes to making the playoffs. Griffin has been out since Dec. 18 while dealing with the hamstring issue, playing in all 13 of the Saints' games prior to the injury while making four catches for 39 yards.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The Saints have placed Griffin (hamstring) on injured reserve, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The Saints are hopeful that Griffin will be able to return in three weeks for the regular-season finale versus the Falcons. Nick Vannett and Juwan Johnson are now the only two healthy tight ends on the roster.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Sunday Griffin (hamstring) is out Sunday against the Buccaneers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Griffin was unable to practice all week with the injury. Listed third on the Saints' tight end positional depth chart, Griffin has four catches on four targets for 39 yards this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saints' Payton misses practice, tests negative for COVID-19

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton has missed the first practice of the week but the club says he tested negative for COVID-19

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 3, 2021 • YOUTUBE

No catches against Atlanta Griffin was not targeted with a pass during Sunday's 27-25 loss to the Falcons.

Impact After catching three passes last week, Griffin returned to blocking duties for the vast majority of the game.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Catches three passes Griffin caught three of three targets for 30 yards during Sunday's 36-27 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Griffin hadn't even been targeted with a pass all season before catching three of them Sunday. However, it's possible that the Air Force product could go the rest of the season without matching this production.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No role in passing game Griffin logged 17 offensive snaps during Sunday's 38-3 win over the Packers.

Impact Griffin was in the starting lineup next to No. 1 tight end Adam Trautman, but Juwan Johnson was ultimately used much more as a receiver. Meanwhile, Griffin logged nearly half of the available snaps on special teams. Barring an injury to Trautman or Johnson, it seems unlikely Griffin will ever play a significant role in the passing game.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Secures roster spot Griffin secured a roster spot at tight end, Mike Triplett of ESPN reports.

Impact Griffin and Juwan Johnson will stick around as depth while Adam Trautman (ankle) and Nick Vannett (knee) work their way back from minor injuries.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will return to practice Griffin (undisclosed) is expected to return to the Saints' practice field Thursday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Griffin sat out of Monday's exhibition game against the Jaguars due to an undisclosed injury. His quick return to practice is a positive, as he is competing for a depth tight end role with the team. The 27-year-old has primarily been a practice squad player for New Orleans during his four-year career.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Monday Griffin (undisclosed) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Jaguars, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Griffin apparently got "banged up" in the Saints' last practice. He's in a battle for a roster spot as a depth tight end, so Griffin can ill afford to miss significant time due to this injury.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to future contract Griffin signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Griffin made his first NFL appearance since 2017 when he was called up for four games this year. The Air Force product totaled 91 targetless snaps on offense in that stretch. The 26-year-old will aim to secure a depth role in 2021.

JANUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to practice squad Griffin reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Griffin played 32 of 64 snaps on offense but wasn't targeted. The 26-year-old tight end could be called up again for Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Bears if Josh Hill (hand) remains unavailable.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to 53-man roster Griffin was elevated to the Saints' active roster Saturday.

Impact Griffin is slated to fill in as the No. 3 tight end behind Jared Cook and Adam Trautman on Sunday against the Panthers, as Josh Hill has already been ruled out due to a hand injury.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Cardinals place WR Christian Kirk on COVID list

The Arizona Cardinals have placed receiver Christian Kirk on the reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving them without a key offensive player heading into Sunday’s game against the Rams

JANUARY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Lands on practice squad Griffin cleared waivers Tuesday and signed with the Saints' practice squad, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Saints will move forward with Jared Cook as the clear No. 1 tight end, while Adam Trautman and Josh Hill rotate in. Griffin will serve on the Saints' scout team for the time being.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Saints' Payton misses practice, tests negative for COVID-19

The Latest: Cardinals place WR Christian Kirk on COVID list