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REPORTS: Free Agent QB Robert Griffin III Can Thank Rich Eisen For Potential Return to NFL; 2012 Offensive Rookie of the Year Receiving Offers

Published 05/04/2022, 8:59 AM EDT

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A pro footballer never ages from the mind. Even if he already pursued retirement. That’s something that applies to Robert Griffin III, who has turned a few heads with some breathtaking performances in recent times. It looks like RG3 could be on the way back to the National Football League. His recent claims could very well be back, as it’s nearly time to play the game.

Robert Griffin III is living his life as a retired NFL athlete. ESPN is currently associated with him, and he is a college football analyst. However, his contract gives him the option to go back to the NFL if a franchisee wants to engage.

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As part of his pundit duties, RG3 actively took part in the Rich Eisen-hosted “Run Rich Run” charity fundraiser in 2022. The event aids St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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In this year’s event, Robert Griffin III raced alongside several NFL legendary figures. During the race, Griffin raced a 4.48, which was a surprisingly fast time for him. Griffin says “a plethora of teams” had contacted him up after he completed the 40-yard sprint on ‘The Rich Eisen Show’. He also mentions the teams he could join if the opportunity knocks.

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He mentions, “I’ve been reached out to from a plethora of teams. Going back home to Texas with the Dallas Cowboys, I know a lot of Washington fans don’t want to hear that, but that would be a great situation for me. The Atlanta Falcons being there with (Marcus) Mariota and (Desmond) Ridder would be a great situation for me. Going to Chicago with Justin Fields to try to help as much as I possibly can in that quarterback room would also be a great situation.”

Will Robert Griffin III be as effective after a two-year hiatus?

Robert Griffin III the No. 2 overall selection in the 2012 draft, last competed for the Baltimore Ravens in 2020. When Lamar Jackson was listed on the reserve/COVID-19 list after Week 12, he started 1 play against Pittsburgh Steelers. Griffin appeared second in 3 years with the Ravens. In 2019, he also started the team’s regular-season finale after they’d already clinched the AFC North championship and the No. 1 postseason spot.

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RG3 earned a long-term contract with ESPN to become a college football and NFL pundit in August 2021 after remaining unsigned as a free agent after the 2020 season. Even though expresses his satisfaction with his current situation. However, if the opportunity arose, they recognize that he still has a passion to play. He would always take advantage of it.

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Pavitra Shome is an NFL author at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing his M.A.
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