Redskins sign Griffin

Thu., July 19, 2012

Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins ended their contract impasse Wednesday when the rookie quarterback signed a four-year, fully guaranteed deal worth $21.1 million. It also includes a club option for a fifth year. Griffin’s agent, Ben Dogra, said the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback agreed to terms and will be in Redskins rookie camp on Wednesday. Griffin (pictured right) will be on the field for the third day of a five-day rookie camp. He wasn’t considered a holdout because training camp doesn’t officially begin until July 26. The Redskins traded their first-round choices in 2012, 2013 and 2014 as well as their second-round pick this year to the St. Louis Rams on March 10 for the right to move up four spots to take Griffin as the No. 2 overall pick out of Baylor. – Associated Press

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