Seattle Seahawks LB Shaquem Griffin retires from NFL

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Linebacker Shaquem Griffin announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday

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He is looking forward to helping others as part of the NFL Legends Community.

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Griffin had his left hand amputated at age 4 because of amniotic band syndrome, a congenital condition

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He became the first player with one hand to be drafted in the NFL's modern era when the Seattle Seahawks chose him in the fifth round in 2018.

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It reunited him with his twin brother, Shaquill, then the Seahawks' starting left cornerback.

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The NFL congratulated Griffin on his retirement, tweeting that he is "a true inspiration."

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"I didn't want people thinking, Aw, the one-handed player got cut. I don't do sympathy, man. I don't like people feeling sorry for me," he wrote.

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"But at no point did I ever think that that was it for me in the NFL." He added.

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The Seahawks congratulated Griffin on his retirement Wednesday and tweeted: "Your story will be remembered for generations."

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