Just 1 Hour After Being Cut by the Seahawks, the Pro Bowl “Cornerstone” Reveals Desire to Join the Colts — Rejecting Multiple Big-Money Offers Just to Help Indianapolis Chase a Super Bowl Dream
Indianapolis, Indiana – The NFL was rocked on Thursday when the Seattle Seahawks unexpectedly released Shaquill Griffin, the former Pro Bowl cornerback and emotional heartbeat of Seattle’s defense during his prime. But the biggest shock came exactly one hour later, when Griffin revealed his preferred destination — and it wasn’t a team offering him money or a starting job.
He wants to join the Indianapolis Colts.
And he’s willing to accept a rotational role to make it happen.
Griffin, a 2019 Pro Bowler, instantly drew interest from multiple franchises offering him substantial contracts and the promise of more snaps. Yet according to league insiders, Griffin turned down every one of those opportunities.
Not for money.
Not for spotlight.
But for a chance to help a contender make a real Super Bowl push.
With the Colts navigating injuries and instability throughout their secondary this season, adding a veteran leader with Griffin’s athleticism, versatility, and locker-room presence could become an invaluable late-season upgrade. The team’s young defense has shown flashes of dominance, but also inconsistency — precisely where a seasoned voice like Griffin’s can make an impact.
When asked why he would choose Indianapolis over more lucrative or prominent roles elsewhere, Griffin gave a quote that immediately surged through Colts Nation:
“I’ve been through the toughest roads this league can throw at you, and it taught me one thing — championships are what last forever. If the Colts need someone willing to sacrifice a role, attention or even bigger contracts to help them get back where they belong, I’ll do it without a moment’s hesitation.”
It was the kind of mindset that resonates deeply with Colts fans — and perfectly aligns with the culture Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen are building: tough, humble, team-first football.
Inside the building, coaches have admired Griffin for years. His ability to play both outside corner and slot corner, paired with his veteran discipline, makes him an ideal fit for a Colts secondary that has battled youth and injuries all season.
If Indianapolis decides to bring Griffin in, it won’t just be a depth signing.
It will be a statement: this team isn’t backing down from the playoff fight, and it isn’t afraid to add the right veteran piece at the right moment.
Shaquill Griffin could have chased money and guaranteed snaps.
Instead, he chose Indianapolis — and the opportunity to help a rising contender fight for the Super Bowl that has eluded the franchise since Peyton Manning raised the Lombardi.
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