Shaquem Griffin, the first NFL player with one hand, retired.

Shaquem Griffin, the most popular player with one hand announce retirement from NFL.

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Shechem Alfonso Griffin (born July 20, 1995) is a former American football linebacker.

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"Football was always Plan B," he wrote in a story for The Players Tribune.

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Plan A was to go to college, get an education and do something that would make a positive impact in the world."

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The time has come for me to retire from professional football. It’s time for me to execute my Plan A", he said.

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Shaquem Griffin became the first player with one hand to be drafted in the NFL's modern era.

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He was drafted by Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round in 2018.

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Griffin had his left hand amputated at the age of 4 due to amniotic band syndrome, a congenital condition.

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Shaquem Griffin showed the world anything is possible at the 2018 Combine. A true inspiration. Congrats on your retirement.

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A true inspiration on the field. A better person off of it. Your story will be remembered for generations. Congrats on your retirement.

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Albert Pujols no longer wants want to make any records

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