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Cedric Griffin signs with Washington

Things are looking on the bright side for Cedric Griffin. After two major knee surgeries, a benching and being cut by the Vikings, the defensive back is getting a fresh start in Washington. The Redskins signed him to a a one year contract worth as much as $2.5 million.
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Things are looking on the bright side for Cedric Griffin. After two major knee surgeries, a benching and being cut by the Vikings, the defensive back is getting a fresh start in Washington. The Redskins signed him to a a one year contract worth as much as $2.5 million.

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