Robert Griffin III hasn't taken an NFL snap since 2020, but the former Heisman Trophy winner is keeping the door wide open for a return. In a recent appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, the 36-year-old hinted that conversations with teams might be heating up.
"Things are percolating there, Dan, let's just put it that way," Griffin said. The 2012 Offensive Rookie of the Year acknowledged that watching the league's quarterback carousel this season has sparked something competitive in him.
"I'm pretty content, very happy. I'm a girl dad of four. Got a very happy life. Love my wife. Enjoying life to the fullest," he said. "And then all these quarterbacks started going down. So I'm sitting there like, 'Well, I could probably go play better than Cooper Rush, and better than this dude over here.'"
Griffin, who last played for the Baltimore Ravens, has carved out a solid broadcasting career since hanging up his cleats. He currently serves as FOX's No. 2 college football analyst alongside Connor Onion. But the itch to compete hasn't faded, and he's been posting workout clips on social media while comparing himself to current backups.
"What I would say is that there have been some conversations that have been happening," Griffin said, careful not to overcommit. "I'm very happy at FOX Sports. I'm very happy with what I'm doing. It would have to be the right opportunity to get me to go do that again."
He added, "We'll see if it pops up. But I'm very happy at FOX Sports. They treat me well. I love my team. We're having a good time. And I'm not going to sacrifice that just to try to make headlines."
Griffin's comments come amid a season where quarterback injuries have reshaped playoff races, making veteran options more appealing. The idea of a 36-year-old comeback isn't unprecedented—just ask Tom Brady at 50—but it would still be a long shot. Griffin hasn't started multiple games in a season since 2015, and his last NFL action was a brief stint with the Ravens in 2020.
Still, in a league that has seen contract clouds delay Lamar Jackson's ankle comeback and Dak Prescott defend his leadership after a Cowboys' comeback, the door for a veteran like Griffin isn't entirely shut. As he put it, "We'll see if it pops up."
For now, Griffin remains a fixture in the broadcast booth, but his teasing hints suggest he's keeping his options open. Whether a team takes a chance on him remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure: RGIII isn't ready to say never.
