Earlier this week, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said linebacker Shaquem Griffin earned another opportunity to play, and on Friday, Seattle made the roster move to make that official, signing Griffin to the active roster from the practice squad.
Griffin, who spent Seattle's first two games on the practice squad, was elevated for last week's game, and made a difference down the stretch, particularly on Dallas' final drive. The new rule that allows practices squad players to be elevated for a game without a corresponding move meant Griffin reverted back to the practice squad on Monday, but Carroll made it clear that the third-year linebacker was in their plans for this week.
"He did great this week," Carroll said on Monday. "He was hauling butt all over the field. We played him a unique situation that he really handled well. He did a nice job rushing the passer in his other (opportunities) that he had. So I'm looking forward to him continuing to contribute. I was really fired up about his play.
"When the opportunity was available, he jumped at it and did a great job. I'm thrilled about that for him. He looked really good, and he was running all over the place, all over the field. If we can keep him available for those kinds of opportunities, he's going to continue to show like that… I'm really excited to see him play again this weekend."
Griffin is the second player added to the roster this week after making an impact against Dallas, joining Ryan Neal, who was promoted earlier this week after making the game-clinching interception against the Cowboys.
No corresponding move was needed, as the Seahawks had an open roster spot after waiving linebacker D'Andre Walker earlier in the week.
With Griffin and Neal added to the roster this week, the Seahawks can still add reinforcements on Saturday by elevating up to two practice squad players, and with injuries mounting in the secondary, Carroll said one possibility for that move could be veteran safety Damarious Randall, who was added to the practice squad this week.
"He's a really smart football player, played a lot of ball," Carroll said. "He could help us if we need him."
The Seahawks face the Miami Dolphins at Lumen Field during Week 3 of the 2024 season. Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the Dolphins.
Seattle Seahawks coach Chuck Knox, is obviously happy as he is carried from the field after his Seahawks defeated the Miami Dolphins in the AFC-Semi-Finals at Miami on Saturday, Dec. 31, 1983 with a score of 27-20.(AP Photo)
Seahawks Brock Huard, right, visits with his brother Damon Huard, of the Miami Dolphins, before their playoff game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000 in Seattle. Both Huard's are backup quarterbacks for their teams. (AP Photo/Matt Wallis)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Brock Huard, left, and his brother, Miami Dolphins backup quarterback Damon Huard, walk off the field together following the Dolphins' 23-0 win Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami. Brock Huard got his start in the second half following the first half start by Jon Kitna. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Seattle Seahawks' Michael Boulware (28) crosses into the end zone following his 63-yard return of an interception with less than a minute left in the game, as Miami Dolphins' Randy McMichael, right, walks off the field Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004, in Seattle. The Seahawks won, 24-17. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren, left, greets Miami Dolphins interim coach Jim Bates after their game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004, in Seattle. The Seahawks won, 24-17. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
