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Heisman Trophy Winner and former Washington Home Team Quarterback has a new home; at least for one year.
Robert Griffin, III has signed a one year contract with Washington’s neighboring city and rival, the Baltimore Ravens to be the backup to Joe Flacco, who has been the Baltimore starter for the past 10 seasons.
Griffin was a Heisman Trophy winner and first round draft pick in 2012. The Home Team made an extensive trade with the Rams to acquire the rookie QB. While Griffin did lead the Washington Football Team to the playoffs in his first year and snagged offensive rookie of the year, his health was a constant concern for the team.
Griffin signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns in 2016, but only started 5 games for the team. He did start in the only game that the Browns won in the 2016 season.
Coach John Harbaugh: “Obviously, his personality, he’s a confident guy. He’s a very talented quarterback.” “He’s had a lot of success in this league early on. We’re excited about it. We felt like we needed a No. 2 quarterback.”
General manager Ozzie Newsome said Griffin, 28, didn’t have far to travel before showing the Ravens he can still fling the ball.
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