Griffin signs new deal with Saints

Louisburg native Garrett Griffin will get another shot at making the New Orleans Saints next season after spending the past year on the practice squad.

According nfltraderumors.com, and NOLA Saints beat writer Herbie Teope, Griffin has signed for a reserve/future deal with the Saints for the 2017 season. A future/reserve contract is an opportunity for players to compete for a roster spot in offseason workouts and during training camp.

In May, the Saints tight end signed a three-year deal with New Orleans last May as an undrafted free agent from the Air Force Academy. He didn’t make the 53-man roster out of the preseason, but was later signed to Saints practice squad, where he remained throughout the 2016 season.

During his collegiate career at the Air Force, Griffin caught 41 passes for 678 yards and eight touchdowns in 23 games.

Griffin graduated from Louisburg High School in 2012 where he helped the Wildcats the school’s first state football championship in 2010.

Garrett Griffin made his way back to Louisburg in June to catch at Wildcat football practice.