LOS ANGELES - Shaquem Griffin is poised to write another chapter in his remarkable journey to the National Football League after the one-handed linebacker was confirmed as a starter for the Seattle Seahawks' season-opening game against Denver. Shaquem Griffin will start the Seattle Seahawks' season-opening gameSeahawks coach Pete Carroll confirmed that Griffin, who had his hand amputated as a four-year-old because of a rare birth defect, would be given his debut in Colorado after impressing in pre-season. The rookie linebacker, who was drafted 141st overall by the Seahawks, will be playing alongside twin brother Shaquill, who was drafted by the Seahawks in 2017. Griffin made headlines earlier this year after entering the NFL draft following an impressive performance at the league's scouting combine. "I don't want to be a guy who's just a feel-good story," Griffin told the US media at the draft.

Source: Bangkok Post September 06, 2018 15:45 UTC