The Seattle Seahawks re-sign Pro Bowl CB Shaquill Griffin in June 2025. Learn how the veteran will mentor Witherspoon & Woolen and bolster the defense.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
Well, 12s, some familiar faces are the best kind. In a move that feels like a homecoming, the Seattle Seahawks have officially brought back cornerback Shaquill Griffin. The one-time Pro Bowler returns to the team where he started his career, signing a one-year deal that instantly adds experience and proven talent to a key area of focus for the 2025 season.
It's a one-year deal worth $3 million, with incentives that could push the total to $4 million.
The news, confirmed Wednesday by Griffin's agency, Exclusive Sports Group, sends a clear signal: the Seahawks are serious about shoring up their defense. Griffin, who was a fan favorite during his first stint from 2017 to 2020, earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2019 for his lockdown play. After departing for Jacksonville and later spending time with the Texans, he's back in the Pacific Northwest on a team-friendly one-year, $3 million contract that could climb to $4 million with incentives. It's a low-risk, high-reward move for a player who knows the culture and the city.
This signing is about more than just filling a slot on the depth chart. It's about mentorship. The Seahawks have a pair of electric young corners in Devon Witherspoon and Riq Woolen, but they are still early in their careers. Bringing in a veteran like Griffin, who has seen it all, provides an invaluable resource in the meeting room and on the practice field. He understands the pressure of playing corner in Seattle and can guide the next generation, providing stability and a calming presence to the entire defensive backfield.
So where does Griffin fit in? He provides immediate, quality depth and creates serious competition for playing time. Whether he pushes for a starting role or serves as the primary backup, his presence raises the floor of the entire unit. For a team that has made building a formidable defense a top priority this offseason, adding a proven veteran with ball skills and familiarity is a strategic masterstroke. It shows a commitment to not just collecting talent, but building a cohesive, experienced defensive unit ready to compete from day one.
As we inch closer to training camp, the picture of the 2025 Seahawks is becoming clearer. The return of Shaquill Griffin isn't just a feel-good story; it's a calculated move to win now. The competition in the secondary will be one of the most exciting storylines to watch this summer. For now, let's just say it: Welcome back, Shaq. It's good to have you home.
