Michael Griffin

On Tuesday, the Carolina Panthers made a move to their roster signing veteran safety Michael Griffin. Griffin was released by the Titans back in February before being signed and eventually released by Minnesota in March. Griffin a two time Pro-Bowler played for 141 games over nine years for Tennessee, but his play has slipped in recent years.

Griffin has spent the last 9 seasons as a key piece of the Tennessee Titans’ defense, but he suffered a back injury and lost out to Andrew Sendejo for a roster spot on the Vikings. At 31 years-old, Griffin will have to prove he still has something left in the tank and that he’s completely healthy before another team gives him a look.

It was Sendejo who started opposite Harrison Smith in the team's first preseason game with Griffin getting the start in Thursday's victory over the Seahawks. Griffin did rack up a sack and collect two tackles in the contest, while Sendejo had three tackles and a sack coming off the bench. This competition will likely run through the end of the preseason, so hedge your bets in IDP leagues for now.

Griffin has been a proven defensive – and at times special teams – leader over his veteran career, and at only $3 million for one year, consider him the bargain of this wild free agency period. He will fit nicely in Mike Zimmer's stout defensive unit.