Impact The Saints will move forward with Jared Cook as the clear No. 1 tight end, while Adam Trautman and Josh Hill rotate in. Griffin will serve on the Saints' scout team for the time being.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
GARRETT GRIFFIN
Lands on practice squad Griffin cleared waivers Tuesday and signed with the Saints' practice squad, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
Waived by New Orleans Griffin has been waived by the Saints.
Impact Griffin hasn't been a factor in the Saints' offense this season, as Jared Cook, Adam Trautman and Josh Hill continue to lead the way at the team's tight end position.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Saints receiver Thomas to miss rest of regular season
The New Orleans Saints placed receiver Michael Thomas on injured reserveDECEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders
Indianapolis left tackle Anthony Castonzo and starting linebacker Bobby Okereke are both active for the Colts’ visit to the Las Vegas RaidersDECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
QB Jones inactive for Giants; McCoy to start at Seattle
The New York Giants will be without starting quarterback Daniel Jones for Sunday’s game against the Seattle SeahawksDECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hinton promoted with all 4 Denver QBs out
With their four quarterbacks all out, the Denver Broncos have promoted rookie receiver Kendall Hinton from their practice squad Sunday to play QB against the New Orleans SaintsNOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Signs to active roster The Saints signed Griffin to the 53-man roster Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact With Josh Hill (concussion) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons and Taysom Hill expected to start under center, Griffin will provide the Saints flexibility at tight end. He's played in two games with the team this year, receiving no targets over 40 snaps on offense, and he'll slot in as the No. 3 tight end behind Jared Cook and Adam Trautman.
NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice squad Griffin reverted to the Saints' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Griffin was promoted to the active roster as an extra player for Monday's win over the Chargers, and he ended up playing 18 snaps on offense and 18 snaps on special teams. The 26-year-old is without a catch in his two appearances this year.
OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Promoted from practice squad Griffin was elevated to the Saints' active roster from the practice squad Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact The 26-year-old was elevated from the practice squad as an extra player last week and will do so again Monday against the Chargers. Griffin wasn't targeted in 22 offensive snaps Week 4, and he could have a similar role against Los Angeles if Jared Cook (groin), who's considered questionable, ends up being unavailable.
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts back to practice squad Griffin was reverted back to the practice squad Monday, according to the NFL transactions page.
Impact Griffin was elevated to the active roster in the absence of Jared Cook (groin) for the team's Week 4 matchup against the Lions. He was on the field for 22 of the team's offensive snaps, but failed to record a target. If Cook remains out, Griffin could return to the active roster for Week 5 against the Chargers.
OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Elevates from practice squad The Saints elevated Griffin to the active roster Saturday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Jared Cook (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Lions, so Griffin will serve as the No. 3 tight end behind Adam Trautman and Josh Hill. He'll likely revert to the practice squad following the game.
OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Saints final cuts include defensive linemen Edwards, Hunt
The New Orleans Saints have waived veteran defensive linemen Mario Edwards Jr. and Margus Hunt while keeping veteran linebacker Kiko Alonso on the physically unable to perform listSEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Couldn't make final roster Griffin was waived Saturday by the Saints, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact It was always going to be a tough path for Griffin to earn a roster spot, particularly after the team selected Adam Trautman in the third round. Griffin, who has spent a number of years on the team's practice squad, could be in line to do so again to begin 2020.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tough path to roster spot Griffin (undisclosed) may have a tough time cracking the Saints' season-opening roster, Larry Holder of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jared Cook remains the starter at tight end and Josh Hill hasn't missed a game since 2016, and New Orleans also added Adam Trautman in the third round of April's draft. Griffin spent last season on injured reserve and hasn't seen game action since 2017.
JUNE 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
