The Seattle Seahawks are in discussions with veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin about a return to the Pacific Northwest according to Jeremy Fowler and Brady Henderson of ESPN.

Griffin, 29, was a Seattle third-round pick in 2017. He played his first four seasons with the club, reaching the only Pro Bowl of his career with the Seahawks in 2019.  He’s also spent time with Jacksonville, Houston, Carolina, and most recently Minnesota. Griffin appeared in all 17 games with three starts for the Vikings in 2024, recording two interceptions and six passes defensed.

Griffin has appeared in 106 games with 82 starts in his career. He’s tallied 70 passes defensed with nine interceptions.

The Seahawks are in need of cornerback help after their 11-man draft in April did not include a corner.  While Griffin would not answer long-term questions that have become necessary thanks to Riq Woolen, Josh Jobe and corner-turned-safety Coby Bryant entering contract years, the eight-year veteran would supply experience for a team that appears ready to add a veteran to at least supplement its rookie-deal core.

The Seahawks have not been mentioned as a Jalen Ramsey suitor, but the team has a host of other options it could also target. Rasul Douglas, Asante Samuel, Kendall Fuller, Cameron Sutton, Michael Davis and Jack Jones loom as starter-level free agents. This glut of options stands to allow the Seahawks to extend a low offer to Griffin about a return. Griffin played for $3.5MM in 2023 and $4.5MM last year.