RYAN GRIFFIN NEWS

Heads toward free agency Griffin wasn't targeted in the Bears' 29-13 loss to the Vikings in Week 18, and ended the season with four receptions for 26 yards over 15 games played.

Impact Griffin came into this season with six seasons of at least 244 receiving yards, but the 32 year old had the worst season of his career because he was targeted less than once per game. It's possible he re-emerges next year as a depth tight end, as he's now an unrestricted free agent.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No yardage in defeat Griffin failed to corral is lone target in the Bears' 41-10 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Impact Griffin is primarily used as a blocker, and he has four catches 26 yards on the season. It's unlikely he'll have much fantasy production in Week 18 against Minnesota.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted once in defeat Griffin caught a two-yard pass in the Bears' 35-13 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Impact Griffin has caught four passes for 26 yards on the season, and his lack of usage will make him an unreliable fantasy option in Week 17 against the Lions.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records one reception Griffin tallied a five-yard reception in the Bears' 33-14 win over the Patriots on Monday.

Impact Griffin now has three catches for 24 yards on six targets over five games played. Playing as the No. 2 tight end in a low-volume passing offense will likely continue to limit his opportunities as a receiver.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts no stats in loss Griffin was targeted once in the Bears' 12-7 loss to the Commanders on Thursday.

Impact Griffin was wide open in the end zone on his only target, but Justin Fields overthrew the ball. In four games played this year, Griffin has two catches for 19 yards on five targets, and he's not currently seeing enough targets to be a trusted fantasy option.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted once Griffin posted a one-yard reception in the Bears' 29-22 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact After missing the last two games with an Achilles' injury, Griffin returned to his role as the No. 2 tight end behind Cole Kmet. He's caught two passes over three games, giving him limited fantasy upside.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 5 Griffin doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.

Impact Griffin has missed back-to-back games due to an Achilles issue and was limited at practices throughout the week, but he'll still be good to go for Week 5. Across his first two appearances of the season, the veteran tight end caught one of three targets for 18 yards over 41 offensive snaps.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Wednesday Griffin (Achilles) was listed as a limited participant on the Bears' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Griffin did not suit up for Chicago's last two practices and was listed as doubtful before sitting out for the second straight game against the Giants. The 32-year-old has not played since suffering an Achilles injury in Week 2 against the Packers, leaving Trevon Wesco and Jake Tonges to step in behind starting tight end Cole Kmet. Griffin will have two more practices to work his way back before Sunday's game versus the Vikings.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grounded for Week 4 Griffin (Achilles) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Griffin was listed as doubtful for Sunday's game, and he will indeed watch the contest from the bench. With Griffin out, Cole Kmet should get as many snaps as he can handle, and Trevon Wesco is set to step in as the backup tight end.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday Griffin (Achilles) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Griffin didn't practice Thursday or Friday after being limited Wednesday and is trending towards a second straight absence due to a lingering Achilles issue. If he's indeed ruled out, Trevon Wesco figures to see an increased role once again in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trending backward Griffin (Achilles) was a non-participant in practice Thursday.

Impact Griffin was unable to suit up in Week 3, but he did log a limited practice Wednesday, suggesting he may be ready for a Week 4 return. However, Griffin's participation level went backward to a DNP on Thursday, leaving the veteran tight end's status in greater doubt. If he is unable to play Sunday against the Giants, Trevon Wesco will likely see increased opportunity once again.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as limited participant Griffin (Achilles) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday.

Impact Griffin presumably picked up the Achilles issue during the team's Week 2 loss to the Packers and didn't practice at all before being ruled out ahead of Week 3. His return to practice is encouraging, but he likely still has a few more hurdles to clear before he's ready to return to game action.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Week 3 Griffin (Achilles) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Griffin presumably picked up the Achilles issue during the team's Week 2 loss to the Packers. The backup tight end didn't practice at all this week and will miss at least one contest, but the extent of the issue remains unclear.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Wednesday's practice Griffin (Achilles) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Griffin caught one pass for 18 yards during Sunday's loss to the Packers, but he presumably picked up an Achilles injury as well. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but his practice participation Thursday and Friday should provide more clarity on his availability for Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted once in defeat Griffin caught one pass for 18 yards in the Bears' 27-10 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Griffin posted his first reception of the season, but he's outpaced teammate Cole Kmet by a 3-2 margin in targets through two games. With Chicago having faced a pair of the top defenses in the NFC in its first two games, it's likely Kmet becomes a focal point of the passing attack while Griffin continues to see occasional targets.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to suit up Saturday Griffin (undisclosed) is not expected to play against the Chiefs in Saturday's preseason opener, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports.

Impact Griffin was listed with a group of Bears' players who are battling injuries, but no specific issue was cited. He's currently the favorite to be the top backup at tight end behind Cole Kmet. James O'Shaughnessy is Griffin's main competition for the backup role.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

May see slot snaps With Cole Kmet being a traditional in-line tight end, Griffin could see slot snaps when the Bears have two tight ends on the field, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports.

Impact Although Griffin hasn't surpassed 320 yards in any of the last five seasons, his role could be similar to the role that saw him post 442 yards in 2016. In that year with the Texans, 66 percent of his catches came from the slot, which is where he's expected to operate in the Bears offense. However, he's still competing with James O'Shaughnessy for snaps behind Kmet. In addition, Griffin will be in his age-32 season, so he may not be the same level of receiver he was in his solid 2016 campaign.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Links up with Chicago Griffin is signing a one-year contract with the Bears, Mark Grote of WSCR Radio reports.

Impact Griffin has 67 career starts in 119 regular-season games but likely will fill a depth role with the Bears behind 2020 second-round pick Cole Kmet, who showed signs of progress in the second half of last season. Griffin, meanwhile, caught 27 of 42 targets for 261 yards and two TDs in 14 games (12 starts) for the Jets. He turned 32 earlier this offseason and has never reached 500 yards in a season.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs re-sign veteran reserve quarterback Ryan Griffin The seldom-used backup is seeking to stick on the roster an eighth consecutive year.

MARCH 31, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Bucs re-sign QB Ryan Griffin The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed reserve quarterback Ryan Griffin

MARCH 31, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Lands on COVID list Griffin (knee) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Griffin already was on injured reserve and lost for the season due to a knee injury, so his placement on the COVID-19 list won't impact the Jets' game plan this Sunday. Tyler Kroft remains in line to take over as New York's starting tight end.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shuttered for season New York placed Griffin (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.

Impact Griffin will miss the Jets' remaining three games of the season after sustaining the knee injury in New York's Week 15 loss to Miami. Though he's the only player on the Jets roster to record a catch in each of the team's first 14 games, Griffin's overall 27-261-2 receiving line didn't translate to much fantasy utility. His absence paves the way for Tyler Kroft to serve as the Jets' clear top tight end during the season's final stanza.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Week 16 Head coach Robert Saleh said Monday that Griffin is likely to sit out the team's Week 16 game against the Jaguars due to a knee injury, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site report...

Impact Before the Jets formally rule Griffin out for Week 16, he'll undergo further tests on his knee over the next couple of days. He likely picked up the injury at some point during Sunday's loss in Miami, where he played a season-low 39 percent of the Jets' offensive snaps and finished with two receptions for 39 yards on two targets. Tyler Kroft, who made his return against the Dolphins after a five-game absence due to a lung laceration, should take on a larger share of the snaps at tight end Week 16.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another two-catch game Griffin caught both of his targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Dolphins.

Impact Fellow tight end Tyler Kroft (lung) made his first appearance since Week 9 and totaled two catches for 35 yards, but Griffin didn't deviate from his typical production despite Kroft's presence. Then again, that typical production doesn't warrant much attention in fantasy.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in latest quiet game Griffin (ankle/knee) caught two of three targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 30-9 loss to the Saints.

Impact Griffin rarely comes off the field due to New York's lack of healthy alternatives at tight end, but the high snap count rarely results in many targets. He hasn't reached 40 yards in a game this season, and Griffin has caught more than three passes only once, totaling four receptions against the Colts back in Week 9.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE