NFL analyst and former QB Robert Griffin III caused a stir across the NFL after publicly apologizing to Lions star Jared Goff for posting false information on social media platform X (Twitter)

Griffin’s original post was meant to highlight the significance of Drake Maye’s rapid rise, claiming that the Patriots quarterback had reached the Super Bowl before several well-known franchise quarterbacks. In that list, Griffin included Jared Goff — a statement that immediately raised eyebrows among fans and analysts familiar with NFL history.

Drake Maye made it to a Super Bowl before Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Jared Goff, Dak Prescott, Baker Mayfield and Trevor Lawrence.

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 25, 2026

Within minutes, the post was flagged by X’s Community Notes feature. Users quickly pointed out that Goff had already appeared in Super Bowl LIII, leading the Los Angeles Rams at the end of the 2018 season. The correction spread rapidly, turning Griffin’s post into a viral example of how fast misinformation is challenged in today’s NFL discourse.

Realizing the mistake, Griffin responded later that day with a short apology, acknowledging the error and taking responsibility. He followed up with a self-deprecating GIF, leaning into humor rather than defensiveness — a move that drew mixed reactions but diffused potential backlash.

*Jared Goff did play in a Super Bowl.
That’s my bad. pic.twitter.com/cOQMeKFwYt

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 26, 2026

“I want to be clear about something,” Griffin wrote in a longer follow-up. “When you talk football publicly, accuracy matters. I missed one important detail, and that detail involved a quarterback who has earned his respect in this league. That’s on me. Jared deserved better than a rushed take.”

The article revisits Goff’s Super Bowl appearance with the Rams, a 13–3 loss to the New England Patriots led by Tom Brady. That defensive battle is often viewed as a turning point, one that eventually influenced the Rams’ decision to move on from Goff in favor of Matthew Stafford.

Despite what Griffin himself later jokingly called an “interception on social media,” he remained active online. He posted additional thoughts about Super Bowl LX, including commentary on a preseason NFL graphic that coincidentally positioned the eventual Super Bowl quarterbacks closest to the Lombardi Trophy.

As the NFL turns its focus toward Santa Clara and the final game of the season, Griffin’s momentary misstep serves as a reminder of the scrutiny that comes with being a public voice in the sport. In an era where fans correct history in real time, even former quarterbacks aren’t immune — but owning the mistake can still earn respect.