Griffin signed with Detroit in March, reuniting him with coach Dan Campbell, who overlapped with Griffin in New Orleans. Getting released in the first round of cuts isn't a great sign for the 28-year-old blocking tight end. A four-year veteran, Griffin may have to wait until after Week 1, when veteran contracts aren't guaranteed, before signing with another team.

A blocking tight end, 28-year-old Griffin has five career receptions. Reuniting with ex-Saints assistant Dan Campbell, Griffin will presumably be ready to bite some kneecaps. 

We know what you're thinking, but no, Garrett Griffin is not some sort of weird hybrid of Ryan Griffin and Garrett Graham. He's his own blocking tight end, and with the Saints stuck in Trevor Siemian land, they decided nobody would expect them to throw to Garrett Griffin. They were right. Griffin has no other targets this season and will remain a blocking game cog that gets rewarded every once in a while.  

Griffin ended last season on the Saints' 53-man roster and recorded one reception for four yards in three contests. He also recorded his first NFL touchdown in the NFC Championship Game. He will now look to make a full recovery as his focus shifts to the 2020 season.