Griffin replaces Ed Reed in Pro Bowl

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NASHVILLE, TN, Jan. 28, 2009 — Michael Griffin became the eighth Titan to make the Pro Bowl when the second-year pro was named to replace Baltimore's Ed Reed (shoulder injury) at free safety in the NFL's annual all-star game Sunday, Feb. 8 in Honolulu.

Griffin will join two of his defensive teammates in the secondary, including safety Chris Hope and cornerback Cortland Finnegan. They are among a Titans list that includes defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, center Kevin Mawae, running back Chris Johnson, offensive tackle Michael Roos and quarterback Kerry Collins, who replaced Brett Favre (shoulder injury) on the AFC roster last week.

"It was a blessing to be an alternate with all of the great safeties in our conference, but to actually get the chance to go is a huge blessing. All I can do is thank God for this opportunity," Griffin said. "It's going to be great being out there with some of my Titans teammates, friends and family."