JACKSONVILLE – The Jaguars moved aggressively on the corner Wednesday.
Less than a week after Jaguars Head Coach Urban Meyer said the secondary would be addressed in the offseason, the franchise did just that by acquiring one of the top cornerbacks available in free agency.
Shaquill Griffin, a cornerback who played his first four NFL seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, has agreed to terms to sign with the Jaguars as an unrestricted free agent. The Jaguars announced the agreement Wednesday at 4 p.m., the first day of the NFL's 2021 League Year.
Griffin (6-feet-0, 198 pounds), 26, a third-round selection by the Seahawks in the 2017 NFL Draft, started 53 games for Seattle and played in 57. He registered 248 tackles over the past four seasons with 48 passes defensed and six interceptions.
The 48 passes defensed were the 10th most in the NFL during that span. Griffin is one of three players in the NFL with at least 240 tackles and 48 passes defensed over the past four seasons.
Griffin, who played collegiately at Central Florida, registered 63 tackles and 12 passes defensed this past season. He was named to the Pro Bowl following the 2019 season, during which he registered 65 tackles and 13 passes defensed.
The Jaguars on Wednesday at 4 p.m. also announced they had agreed to terms with 10 other unrestricted free agents: wide receiver/returner Jamal Agnew, defensive lineman Tyson Alualu, wide receiver Phillip Dorsett, safety Rudy Ford, running back Carlos Hyde, safety Rayshawn Jenkins, wide receiver Marvin Jones, tight end Chris Manhertz, defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris and defensive end Jihad Ward.
They also announced they acquired defensive tackle Malcolm Brown in a trade from the New Orleans Saints.
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Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) is greeted by his twin brother, outside linebacker Shaquem Griffin (49), after Shaquill Griffin intercepted a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) intercepts a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) celebrates after intercepting a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaquill Griffin flips his hair back before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) in action against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) lines up across Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 38-25. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) celebrates a play against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin, left, talks with his brother, Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin on the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin runs with an interception against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaquill Griffin greets former NFL player Chad Ochocinco before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Dallas Cowboys defensive back C.J. Goodwin (29) runs against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) first half of the NFC wild-card NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaquill Griffin takes a selfie photo with a fan before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) celebrates after breaking up a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
