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Michael Griffin signing one-day contract to retire with Tennessee Titans

By The Sports Xchange
Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) is stopped by a trio of Tennessee Titans, including former players Bernard Pollard (31), Michael Griffin (33) and Zach Brown (55) during the first half on August 23, 2014 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. File photo by David Tulis/UPI
Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) is stopped by a trio of Tennessee Titans, including former players Bernard Pollard (31), Michael Griffin (33) and Zach Brown (55) during the first half on August 23, 2014 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. File photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo

Veteran safety Michael Griffin, out of the NFL last year after 10 successful seasons in the league, will officially retire on Monday and he will do so as a member of the Tennessee Titans.

The Titans announced Sunday that Griffin will sign a one-day contract so that he can retire as a member of the team. Griffin joined the Titans as the 19th overall pick of the 2007 draft and spent nine seasons with the team.

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He was selected to two Pro Bowls over that span and was voted a second-team All-Pro for his work during the 2010 season. His 25 interceptions are tied for eighth in franchise history and he also compiled 11 forced fumbles and seven sacks in his 141 games for Tennessee.

Griffin was released in February 2016 and signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He was released by Minnesota that September and wound up signing with the Carolina Panthers. He finished his career with 40 tackles in 13 games for the Panthers.

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