Former Seattle Seahawks LB Shaquem Griffin retires from NFL - 'On to Plan A'

Linebacker Shaquem Griffin announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, writing for The Players' Tribune that he's looking forward to helping others as part of the NFL Legends Community.

Griffin, who had his left hand amputated at age 4 because of amniotic band syndrome, a congenital condition, became the first player with one hand to be drafted in the NFL's modern era when the Seattle Seahawks chose him in the fifth round in 2018. It reunited him with his twin brother Shaquill, then the Seahawks' starting left cornerback.

The NFL congratulated Griffin on his retirement, tweeting that he is a «true inspiration.»

Shaquem Griffin showed the world anything is possible at the 2018 Combine. A true inspiration. Congrats on your retirement, <a href=«https://twitter.com/Shaquemgriffin?ref_src=» https:>@Shaquemgriffin

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