Texans tight end Ryan Griffin was arrested last night in Nashville, according to a report from Tennessean.com.
Police say the 29-year-old punched a window at a hotel (which, notably, was located near the NFL Draft). Hotel security reported Griffin to police, and the tight end was subsequently arrested and charged with vandalism and public intoxication. The player was also reportedly bleeding from his left hand, although the extent of the injury is not clear. Instead of writing Griffin a citation, police decided to arrest the player “for his own safety.” The tight end was ultimately released from jail after paying his bond.
The 2013 sixth-round pick has spent his entire six-year career with the Texans, serving in mostly a backup role. His best season came in 2016, when he hauled in a career-high 50 passes. Griffin started a career-high 11 games (in 14 appearance) in 2018, compiling 24 receptions for 305 yards. ProFootballFocus wasn’t particularly fond of his performance last season, ranking him 56th among 70 eligible tight ends.
His underwhelming advanced metrics could (partly) explain why the Texans ended up selecting San Diego State tight end Kahale Warring in the third round last night. The team also added free agent Darren Fells this offseason, so there’s no guarantee that Griffin makes it to the regular season with his current squad. Griffin signed a three-year, $9MM extension ($3.22MM guaranteed) with the Texans back in 2017.
Victimless crime. Waste of taxpayer money.
tell that to the window’s family
*window’s widow
I laughed at this way more than I should have
very , very funny.
If the window wasnt broken , this is no story.
There’s always a victim…..
lol victimless crime. I’m sure if punched out one of your windows you’d have zero qualms about it
You just add it to the bill like the mini bar. Hotels put holds on credit cards for a reason. Steal the towels, iron, TV etc..
Exactly. BFD
Read the story and look at other news outlets. He punched it. No damage. Please tell me you’re not one of these people that wants to book someone in jail for jaywalking
Victimless or not it’s still a crime, and he “broke” it. I’m sure he can afford the bail and the window.
Lol. He didnt break it. Quit making up stuff.
Thank you for being the idiot you are.
There will always be defenders of people who break laws and don’t want to face consequences. I think it’s hilarious that there are people who live to argue on social media and sites like this.
Basically they drafted his replacement he got drunk and angry.
You think?
Come on Ryan, get it together, this is a big year for you
He can stay in Nashville. Don’t come back to Houston
Somewhere Roger Goodell is thinking: “I should suspend this guy for his own safety too”.
Hell if I punched out a window in hotel drunk I’d probably expect to go to jail. Too many celebs and pro athletes with big heads and big bucks just assume they won’t be arrested. I guess he was angry his replacement was drafted. Next time just punch yourself and pass out Starbrite.