Former Seattle Seahawks LB Shaquem Griffin retires from NFL

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Linebacker Shaquem Griffin announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, writing for The Players' Tribune that he's looking forward to helping others as part of the NFL

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Griffin, who had his left hand cut off at age 4 in view of amniotic band disorder, an inherent condition, turned into the primary player with one hand to be drafted in the NFL's cutting edge time

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when the Seattle Seahawks picked him in the fifth round in 2018. It rejoined him with his twin sibling, Shaquill, then the Seahawks' beginning left cornerback.

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The NFL complimented Griffin on his retirement, tweeting that he is "a genuine motivation."

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Shaquem Griffin was deferred by the Seahawks in 2020 and said Wednesday that his sibling remained with him and skipped practice the following day.

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"I didn't need individuals thinking, Aw, the one-gave player got cut. I don't do compassion, man. I could do without individuals feeling frustrated about me," he composed.

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"Yet, never did I at any point believe that that was all there was to it for me in the NFL."

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Griffin, 27, was endorsed to the Seahawks' training crew subsequent to being deferred and elevated to Seattle's dynamic program later that season.

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He showed up in 46 games with the Seahawks in three seasons and had nine handles, three quarterback hits and a sack.

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