More than a decade after capturing the NFL‘s attention as one of the league’s most electrifying quarterbacks, Robert Griffin III has hinted that he may not be finished with football just yet.
The 2012 Offensive Rookie of the Year and former Washington Commanders star took to TikTok with a video that has reignited talk of a potential return.
Griffin posted footage of himself going through intense quarterback drills, showing he’s still in shape, and included a caption that read: “I got one more in me [Editor’s note: eyes wide open emoji] Should I come out of retirement chat?”
The post instantly drew attention from fans and analysts alike, many of whom recall his once-promising NFL career that was ultimately cut short due to injury and mismanagement.
Griffin’s post-retirement path and reasons for hope – or skepticism
The last time RG3 played a regular-season NFL snap was in 2020, suiting up for the Baltimore Ravens in place of Lamar Jackson during a COVID-19-related absence.
He completed 8 of 14 passes for 180 yards and one interception in that game and rushed for 68 yards.
After that stint, Griffin transitioned into broadcasting, joining ESPN in 2021 as an analyst.
However, his time at the network came to an end after three seasons. ESPN opted to bring in Jason Kelce, the recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center, to join the Monday Night Countdown team, effectively ending Griffin‘s stint on the show.
Since leaving ESPN, Griffin has focused on growing his digital presence through his YouTube channel “Outta Pocket with RGIII” and his widely-followed X (formerly Twitter) account, where he continues to share football commentary, analysis, and hot takes.
Despite staying active online, the idea of returning to the NFL at age 35 raises several questions.
Griffin hasn’t played professionally in nearly five years, and while his athleticism was once elite, the physical demands of the quarterback position-and his past injuries-would make a return exceedingly difficult.
Still, Griffin’s appeal remains. In 2012, he threw for 3,200 yards, 20 touchdowns, and just five interceptions, while also rushing for 815 yards and seven scores, leading Washington to the NFC East title.
Unfortunately, his rookie year was also marked by a significant knee injury that was aggravated in a controversial playoff appearance, damaging both his career and long-term health.
After that stellar first season, Griffin struggled to stay on the field. He never played more than nine games in a season again and was eventually replaced, spending backup years in Cleveland and Baltimore.
Griffin‘s story remains one of the NFL’s most well-known “what if” cases, and his recent video suggests he’s still grappling with that legacy. Whether an NFL team would be willing to give him one last shot remains to be seen, but if nothing else, RG3 is still generating buzz-just like he did in his unforgettable rookie campaign.
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