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  Redskins | Week 14 Inactives    Sun Dec 13, 11:43 AM

The Washington Redskins have declared WR Andre Roberts, OG Arie Kouandjio, CB Cedric Griffin, RB Chris Thompson, TE Je'Ron Hamm, SS Jeron Johnson, LB Perry Riley inactive for Week 14.

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  Redskins | Cedric Griffin activated     Fri Jan 4, 05:21 PM

The Washington Redskins have activated CB Cedric Griffin from the Reserve/Suspended list. In a corresponding move, the team placed CB Domonique Johnson (knee) on Injured Reserve.

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  Redskins | Cedric Griffin practicing     Wed Jan 2, 12:12 PM

Washington Redskins CB Cedric Griffin is participating in practice Wednesday, Jan. 2, after serving a four-game suspension.

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  Redskins | Cedric Griffin to practice this week     Mon Dec 31, 03:28 PM

Washington Redskins CB Cedric Griffin will practice this week, according to head coach Mike Shanahan. Shanahan said a determination will be made at the end of the week if he is in good enough shape to play.

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  Redskins | Cedric Griffin eligible to return    Mon Dec 31, 01:19 AM

Washington Redskins nickel CB Cedric Griffin is eligible to return from suspension next week before the NFC Wild Card game against the Seattle Seahawks.

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  Redskins | Roster move made    Wed Dec 5, 09:28 PM

The Washington Redskins placed CB Cedric Griffin on the Reserve/Suspension list Wednesday, Dec. 5, and they promoted OT Tom Compton from the practice squad to the active roster.

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  Redskins | Cedric Griffin suspended    Tue Dec 4, 03:34 PM

Washington Redskins CB Cedric Griffin was suspended four games Tuesday, Dec. 4, for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing drugs.

Footballguys view: It's probably another Adderall suspension although that has not been confirmed. Griffin will miss the rest of the regular season. The Redskins will be looking for help in their nickel package and rookie Richie Crawford is likely the next man up.

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  Redskins | Six probable for Week 8    Fri Oct 26, 09:39 PM

Washington Redskins CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring), DB David Jones (Achilles'), P Sav Rocca (knee), CB Josh Wilson (shoulder), DE Doug Worthington (calf) and FB Darrel Young (hamstring) each practiced in full Friday, Oct. 26, and all are listed as probable for Week 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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  Redskins | Six take part in practice    Thu Oct 25, 07:14 PM

Washington Redskins RB Darrel Young (hamstring), DE Doug Worthington (calf), CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring), CB David Jones (Achilles'), CB Josh Wilson (hamstring) and P Sav Rocca (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 25.

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  Redskins | Five practice in full    Wed Oct 24, 06:24 PM

Washington Redskins CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring), P Sav Rocca (knee), CB Josh Wilson (shoulder), DE Doug Worthington (calf) and RB Darrel Young (hamstring) practiced in full Wednesday, Oct. 24.

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  Redskins | Five questionable for Week 7     Fri Oct 19, 03:28 PM

Washington Redskins CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring) and S Jordan Pugh (head) were both limited in practice Friday, Oct. 19, and are questionable for the team's Week 7 game. CB David Jones (Achilles'), P Sav Rocca (knee), and FB Darrel Young (hamstring) did not participate in practice and are questionable.

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  Redskins | Six limited in practice    Thu Oct 18, 05:23 PM

Washington Redskins CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring), CB DeAngelo Hall (knee), S Jordan Pugh (head), P Sav Rocca (knee), DE Doug Worthington (calf) and FB Darrel Young (hamstring) were all limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 18.

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  Redskins | Seven defensive players limited    Wed Oct 17, 04:29 PM

Washington Redskins DE Stephen Bowen, DE Doug Worthington (calf), DT Barry Cofield (shoulder), LB London Fletcher, CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring), CB DeAngelo Hall (knee) and FS Jordan Pugh (head) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 17. Bowen and Fletcher were limited because of non-injury related reasons.

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  Redskins | Week 6 Inactives    Sun Oct 14, 03:02 PM

The Washington Redskins have declared OG Adam Gettis, FS Brandon Meriweather, CB Cedric Griffin, DL Doug Worthington, OG Josh LeRibeus, WR Pierre Garcon, QB Rex Grossman inactive for Week 6.

Footballguys view: Garcon's status was uncertain earlier today. Apparently, his foot injury is getting worse, not better, which is a terrible sign since he suffered it in week 1.

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  Redskins | Cedric Griffin listed as questionable    Fri Oct 12, 06:15 PM

Washington Redskins CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 12, and is listed as questionable for Week 6.

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  Redskins | Cedric Griffin limited    Thu Oct 11, 06:11 PM

Washington Redskins CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 11.

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  Redskins | Cedric Griffin limited    Wed Oct 10, 06:24 PM

Washington Redskins CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 10.

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  Redskins | Week 5 Inactives    Sun Oct 7, 11:41 AM

The Washington Redskins have declared OG Adam Gettis, FS Brandon Meriweather, CB Cedric Griffin, WR Dezmon Briscoe, OG Josh LeRibeus, DL Markus White, QB Rex Grossman inactive for Week 5.

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  Redskins | Two players ruled out    Fri Oct 5, 05:45 PM

Washington Redskins CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring) and FS Brandon Meriweather (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 5, and have been ruled out for Week 5.

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  Redskins | Cedric Griffin misses practice    Thu Oct 4, 05:51 PM

Washington Redskins CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 4.

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  Redskins | Cedric Griffin misses practice    Wed Oct 3, 06:21 PM

Washington Redskins CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 3.

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  Redskins | Week 4 Inactives    Sun Sep 30, 03:14 PM

The Washington Redskins have declared OG Adam Gettis, WR Aldrick Robinson, FS Brandon Meriweather, CB Cedric Griffin, DL Markus White, QB Rex Grossman, RB Ryan Grant inactive for Week 4.

Footballguys view: Pierre Garcon is active, but all signs point towards a "pitch count" per Adam Schefter. He's just an upside WR3/flex play.

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  Redskins | Cedric Griffin ruled out    Fri Sep 28, 07:03 PM

Washington Redskins CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 28, and has been ruled out for Week 4.

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  Redskins | Two miss practice    Thu Sep 27, 05:21 PM

Washington Redskins CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring) and T Trent Williams (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 27.

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  Redskins | Two miss practice    Wed Sep 26, 05:42 PM

Washington Redskins CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring) and T Trent Williams (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 26.

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  Redskins | Cedric Griffin day-to-day     Mon Sep 24, 03:56 PM

Washington Redskins CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring) is considered day-to-day after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 3.

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  Redskins | Two CBs suffer hamstring injuries    Sun Sep 23, 11:04 PM

Washington Redskins CBs Crezdon Butler (hamstring) and Cedric Griffin (hamstring) each left the Week 3 game against the Cincinnati Bengals due to hamstring injuries.

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  Redskins | DeAngelo Hall, Josh Wilson to start in Week 1    Mon Sep 3, 09:22 PM

Washington Redskins CBs DeAngelo Hall and Josh Wilson are listed as the starting cornerbacks heading into Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints, with CB Cedric Griffin listed as Hall's backup. CB Richard Crawford is listed as the primary backup to Wilson.

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  Redskins | Cedric Griffin agrees to terms    Fri Mar 16, 01:27 PM

The Washington Redskins have agreed to terms with free-agent CB Cedric Griffin (Vikings) on a one-year deal worth as much as $2.5 million.

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  Vikings | Cedric Griffin shown the door    Sat Mar 10, 10:10 PM

Minnesota Vikings CB Cedric Griffin wasn't interested in taking a pay cut to remain with the team, so the club released him Saturday, March 10. Griffin was due for $4.15 million in 2012, and had $1 million in proration remaining.

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  Vikings | Cedric Griffin not interested in pay cut    Wed Mar 7, 12:58 PM

Minnesota Vikings CB Cedric Griffin is not interested in taking a pay cut in order to stay with the team.

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  Vikings | Cedric Griffin to move to safety?    Sat Feb 25, 12:29 AM

The Minnesota Vikings are optimistic about the return of CB Cedric Griffin in 2012 despite his $4.1 million salary, according to head coach Leslie Frazier. The team is likely to restructure his five-year, $28.5 million deal signed in March 2009, and the team has talked internally about switching Griffin to safety.

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  Vikings | Two CBs could be cut candidates this offseason    Thu Feb 16, 01:46 PM

Minnesota Vikings CBs Antoine Winfield and Cedric Griffin could be candidates to be released this offseason because Winfield is scheduled to make $7 million next season while Griffin is scheduled to make $4.1 million.

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  Vikings | Cedric Griffin expected to be released    Fri Feb 3, 04:29 PM

Minnesota Vikings CB Cedric Griffin is expected to be released this offseason because he is scheduled to make $4.1 million next season.

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  Vikings | Cedric Griffin does not expect to return    Mon Jan 2, 11:10 PM

Minnesota Vikings CB Cedric Griffin cleaned out his locker thoroughly Monday, Jan. 2, into a garbage bag, and he refused multiple interview requests from the media. He gathered all of his personal effects, which is an indication he does not expect to return to the team in 2012.

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  Vikings | Cedric Griffin, Asher Allen to start in Week 17    Sat Dec 31, 08:22 PM

Minnesota Vikings CBs Cedric Griffin and Asher Allen are expected to start at the outside cornerback spots in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears, with CB Benny Sapp playing the slot in nickel coverage, if he is not punished for his altercation Friday, Dec. 30, in Minneapolis.

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  Vikings | Cedric Griffin to return to lineup    Wed Dec 21, 03:29 PM

Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said CB Cedric Griffin will return to the active lineup in Week 16, but that doesn't mean he'll start over CB Benny Sapp.

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  Vikings | Asher Allen, Benny Sapp expected to start    Sat Dec 17, 12:29 AM

Minnesota Vikings CBs Asher Allen and Benny Sapp are expected to start in Week 15 against the New Orleans Saints with CB Marcus Sherels playing the nickel. If CB Cedric Griffin is active, he will likely be on the bench. 'Our guys are going to try and fight to the very end,' head coach Leslie Frazier said. 'That's what you like about (Benny) and (Asher) and some of the guys that are going to be playing. They're going to give it all they can.'

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  Vikings | Cedric Griffin to remain with team    Mon Dec 12, 04:04 PM

Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said the team doesn't plan on releasing CB Cedric Griffin after he was benched in the first quarter of the team's Week 14 game. 'Cedric is not in my doghouse,' Frazier said. 'He's a guy who has worked extremely hard for us and battled back from tough injuries.'

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  Vikings | Asher Allen, Cedric Griffin likely to start    Tue Nov 15, 12:24 AM

Minnesota Vikings CBs Asher Allen and Cedric Griffin will be the likely starters with CB Antoine Winfield (clavicle) out, and CB Chris Cook still away from the team. CB Marcus Sherels is expected to play in nickel situations.

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  Vikings | Cedric Griffin expected to remain as starter    Sat Nov 12, 10:29 PM

Minnesota Vikings CB Cedric Griffin is expected to remain as the starter in Week 10 against the Green Bay Packers, even though CB Antoine Winfield (neck) is expected back. '(Griffin) has a good understanding of their receivers, plyed against them a lot of times,' head coach Leslie Frazier said. 'I think that alone, the time off (for the bye), should help him refocus and physically be at top speed.'

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  Vikings | Four candidates for dime in Week 7    Wed Oct 19, 12:10 AM

If Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (neck) is unable to play in Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers, CBs Asher Allen, Chris Cook, Cedric Griffin and Marcus Sherels are the likely corners to be used in the dime.

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  Vikings | Cedric Griffin likely to be targeted by opponents    Sun Aug 28, 10:25 PM

Minnesota Vikings CB Cedric Griffin had trouble covering Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant Saturday, Aug. 27. Griffin is making his way back from a second knee reconstruction surgery. Head coach Leslie Frazier said he expects Griffin will be picked on by opposing quarterbacks often this season.

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  Vikings | Cedric Griffin makes preseason debut    Sun Aug 21, 02:00 AM

Minnesota Vikings CB Cedric Griffin (knee) was active for the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 20, against the Seattle Seahawks. He did not record any tackles, but he had a pass defended before departing.

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  Vikings | Two to sit out preseason game    Thu Aug 11, 01:10 PM

Minnesota Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) and CB Cedric Griffin (knee) will not play in the first preseason game because of injuries.

Footballguys view: Without Shiancoe in the lineup we'll get to see more of rookie TE Kyle Rudolph. He's an athletic TE who creates mismatches every time he's on the field.

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  Vikings | Cedric Griffin unlikely to go in first two preseason games    Sat Aug 6, 04:53 PM

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to hold CB Cedric Griffin (knee) out of the first two preseason games as a precaution but could be ready to play as soon as the second preseason game.

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  Vikings | Two not ready for start of camp    Mon Aug 1, 02:48 PM

Minnesota Vikings CB Cedric Griffin (knee) and OG Anthony Herrera (knee) will not be ready to participate at the start of training camp.

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  Vikings | Cedric Griffin to enter camp as starter    Wed Mar 23, 10:29 AM

Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said that CB Cedric Griffin (knee) will enter training camp as a starter if he is healthy, reports Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

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  Vikings | Cedric Griffin placed on IR    Thu Oct 14, 12:16 PM

The Minnesota Vikings have placed CB Cedric Griffin (knee) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2010 season, reports Adam Caplan, of FOXSports.com.

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  Vikings | Cedric Griffin out for year    Tue Oct 12, 04:07 PM

Updating a previous item, Minnesota Vikings CB Cedric Griffin (knee) is out for the year after tearing his right anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Week 5, according to the Pioneer Press' Jeremy Fowler.

Footballguys view: Horrible news for Griffin here after battling back from a late season knee injury last year.

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