Griffin moves on from New Orleans, signs with Detroit Lions

Garrett Griffin, who spent the last six seasons with the New Orleans, will sign a contract with the Detroit Lions according to multiple reports.

After six seasons with the New Orleans Saints, Garrett Griffin will have a new home in the National Football League.

According to multiple reports from NFL writers Aaron Wilson and Tom Peliserro, Griffin will sign with the Detroit Lions. Griffin is currently in Colorado Springs taking care of his yearly commitment with the Air Force Academy.

Garrett Griffin (Saints) is signing with the Detroit Lions, per a league source. Griffin played for Dan Campbell when Campbell coached tight ends for the Saints. Griffin is currently taking care of his yearly Air Force commitment in Colorado Springs

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 17, 2022

Former #Saints TE Garrett Griffin is signing with the #Lions, per source. Griffin played for Dan Campbell when Campbell coached TEs for the Saints. Griffin is currently taking care of his yearly Air Force commitment in Colorado Springs.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 17, 2022

Griffin, who is a 2012 graduate of Louisburg High School, worked his way on to the Saints roster in his five years, despite battling numerous injuries. He recorded five catches for 43 yards in the regular season during those five years.

His most memorable moment came in the NFC Championship game in 2018 when he caught two passes for 12 yards, including a touchdown from Drew Brees.

According to those reports, Griffin chose the Lions based on his relationship with Detroit head coach Dan Campbell. Campbell served as the Saints tight end coach during much of Griffin’s time in New Orleans.

Last season, the Lions finished with a 3-13-1 record and finished fourth in the NFC North.