Griff Whalen

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Griff Whalen

| image = Griff Whalen 2016.JPG

| caption = Whalen with the San Diego Chargers in 2016

| current_team =

| number = 14, 17, 83

| position = Wide receiver

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|3|1|mf=y}}

| birth_place = Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

| death_date =

| death_place =

| height_ft = 5

| height_in = 11

| weight_lbs = 190

| high_school = Sylvania Southview
(Sylvania, Ohio)

| college = Stanford (2008–2011)

| undraftedyear = 2012

| pastteams = * Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})

Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
San Diego Chargers (2016)
New England Patriots (2016)
Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2017}})
Oakland Raiders ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
Calgary Stampeders ({{CFL Year |2019}})*

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| statlabel1 = Receptions

| statvalue1 = 51

| statlabel2 = Receiving yards

| statvalue2 = 532

| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns

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}}

Griff Whalen (born March 1, 1990) is an American former football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2012. Whalen has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens, and Oakland Raiders, as well as for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career

Whalen played for the Stanford Cardinal from 2008–2011. He was roommates with quarterback Andrew Luck for three years.{{Cite web |last=FitzGerald |first=Tom |date=November 3, 2011 |title=Griff Whalen is Stanford's leading receiver |url=http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Griff-Whalen-is-Stanford-s-leading-receiver-2324423.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113113401/http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Griff-Whalen-is-Stanford-s-leading-receiver-2324423.php |archive-date=November 13, 2017 |access-date=November 13, 2017 |website=SFGate}} While at Stanford, he played on the club lacrosse team in one season.{{Cite web |last=Holder |first=Stephen |date=November 13, 2013 |title=Indianapolis Colts Q&A with Griff Whalen: On lacrosse, Stanford and Andrew Luck's cleanliness |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2013/11/13/indianapolis-colts-qa-with-griff-whalen-on-lacrosse-stanford-and-andrew-lucks-cleanliness/3517785/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030203330/https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2013/11/13/indianapolis-colts-qa-with-griff-whalen-on-lacrosse-stanford-and-andrew-lucks-cleanliness/3517785/ |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |access-date=November 13, 2017 |website=Indianapolis Star |language=en}}

=2008 season=

Whalen made the Stanford football team as a walk-on and was one of eight true freshmen to see playing time in the 2008 season. He appeared in the Washington State game, earning a varsity letter. In the game, he had two punt returns for 12 yards.{{Cite web |title=Washington State at Stanford Box Score, November 1, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-11-01-stanford.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111042532/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-11-01-stanford.html |archive-date=November 11, 2017 |access-date=November 10, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Griff Whalen 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/griff-whalen-1/gamelog/2008/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111041909/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/griff-whalen-1/gamelog/2008/ |archive-date=November 11, 2017 |access-date=November 10, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

=2009 season=

In 2009, Whalen worked his way into the wide receiver rotation. He appeared in 12 games and made two starts (Oregon and USC). His first career reception was in the season opener against Washington State.{{Cite web |title=Stanford at Washington State Box Score, September 5, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-05-washington-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111041956/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-05-washington-state.html |archive-date=November 11, 2017 |access-date=November 10, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} For the season, Whalen caught seven passes for 60 yards (8.6 average).{{Cite web |title=Griff Whalen 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/griff-whalen-1/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111042354/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/griff-whalen-1/gamelog/2009/ |archive-date=November 11, 2017 |access-date=November 10, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

=2010 season=

In 2010, Whalen caught 17 passes for 249 yards and one touchdown in 13 games (one start).{{Cite web |title=Griff Whalen 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/griff-whalen-1/gamelog/2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111042432/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/griff-whalen-1/gamelog/2010 |archive-date=November 11, 2017 |access-date=November 10, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He caught one pass for 19 yards against UCLA{{Cite web |title=Stanford at UCLA Box Score, September 11, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-11-ucla.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111041757/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-11-ucla.html |archive-date=November 11, 2017 |access-date=November 10, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} before catching 11 passes for 154 yards and one touchdown in the next three games against Wake Forest (3 for 39),{{Cite web |title=Wake Forest at Stanford Box Score, September 18, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-18-stanford.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111042507/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-18-stanford.html |archive-date=November 11, 2017 |access-date=November 10, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Notre Dame (3 for 37),{{Cite web |title=Stanford at Notre Dame Box Score, September 25, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-25-notre-dame.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225114305/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-25-notre-dame.html |archive-date=December 25, 2022 |access-date=November 10, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} and Oregon (5 for 78).{{Cite web |title=Stanford at Oregon Box Score, October 2, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-10-02-oregon.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111042419/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-10-02-oregon.html |archive-date=November 11, 2017 |access-date=November 10, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He provided much-needed depth to the receiving corps in the early going, when Ryan Whalen and Chris Owusu were slowed with injuries. He caught a career-high five passes for 78 yards at Oregon, including his first career touchdown at the 5:06 mark of the first quarter on an 18-yard corner route from quarterback Andrew Luck.

=2011 season=

The 2011 season was Whalen's best statistical year at Stanford. He finished the 2011 season with 56 receptions for 749 yards and 4 touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Griff Whalen 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/griff-whalen-1/gamelog/2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111094834/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/griff-whalen-1/gamelog/2011 |archive-date=November 11, 2017 |access-date=November 10, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} His best statistical game came in a loss to Oregon. He finished with 9 receptions for 107 yards and 2 touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Oregon at Stanford Box Score, November 12, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-11-12-stanford.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111042114/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-11-12-stanford.html |archive-date=November 11, 2017 |access-date=November 10, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} During the Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma State, he had 7 receptions for 85 yards. Stanford lost 38–41.{{Cite web |title=Fiesta Bowl – Stanford vs Oklahoma State Box Score, January 2, 2012 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-01-02-oklahoma-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111042145/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-01-02-oklahoma-state.html |archive-date=November 11, 2017 |access-date=November 10, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He was a finalist for the Burlsworth Trophy, which is an award given annually to the most outstanding FBS college football player who began his career as a walk-on.{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2011 |title=Football: Whalen named finalist for walk-on award |url=http://www.stanforddaily.com/2011/11/30/football-whalen-named-finalist-for-walk-on-award/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118175651/http://www.stanforddaily.com/2011/11/30/football-whalen-named-finalist-for-walk-on-award/ |archive-date=November 18, 2015 |access-date=November 17, 2015 |website=Stanford Daily}}

=College statistics=

rowspan="2"\| Season ! rowspan="2"\| Team ! rowspan="2"\| GP ! colspan="5"\| Receiving
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
2008	Stanford \| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2009	Stanford \| 12 \|\| 7 \|\| 60 \|\| 8.6 \|\| 24 \|\| 0
2010	Stanford \| 13 \|\| 17 \|\| 249 \|\| 14.6 \|\| 27 \|\| 1
2011	Stanford \| 13 \|\| 56 \|\| 749 \|\| 13.4 \|\| 32 \|\| 4
colspan="2"\| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/griff-whalen-1.html Total]	39	80	1,058	13.2	32	5

Professional career

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| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Scout Griff Whalen College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=115107&DraftYear=2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230706011948/https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=115107&DraftYear=2012 |archive-date=July 6, 2023 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}

}}

=Indianapolis Colts=

== 2012 ==

Whalen was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent following the 2012 NFL draft on April 28, 2012,{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Brad |date=April 30, 2012 |title=2012 Indianapolis Colts Reportedly Sign Fourteen Undrafted Free Agents, Including Stanford WR Griff Whalen [UPDATE] |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2012/4/30/2988711/2012-indianapolis-colts-reporedly-sign-fourteen-undrafted-free-agents-draft-griff-whalen |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602083822/https://www.stampedeblue.com/2012/4/30/2988711/2012-indianapolis-colts-reporedly-sign-fourteen-undrafted-free-agents-draft-griff-whalen |archive-date=June 2, 2023 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=Stampede Blue |language=en}} joining fellow Stanford players Andrew Luck and Coby Fleener.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001042541/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |archive-date=October 1, 2018 |access-date=November 10, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On August 28, 2012, he was put on the injured reserve list for a broken foot, which occurred against the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |last=Goldsmith |first=Brian |date=August 2, 2012 |title=Indianapolis Colts Roster 2012: Latest News, Cuts, Preseason Predictions |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1280152-indianapolis-colts-roster-2012-latest-news-cuts-preseason-predictions |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230612124046/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1280152-indianapolis-colts-roster-2012-latest-news-cuts-preseason-predictions |archive-date=June 12, 2023 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}

== 2013 ==

More hurdles were thrown Whalen’s way in 2013. His position on the active roster at the beginning of the season was due to second year wide-out LaVon Brazill's four-game suspension due to a violation of the league’s substance abuse policy. Whalen was cut following Brazill’s return, but was quickly signed to the practice squad after impressing the Colts’ coaching staff. He was activated once again after Reggie Wayne’s season-ending ACL injury during the Week 7 victory over the Denver Broncos.{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=October 28, 2013 |title=Colts bring Griff Whalen back to the active roster |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/colts-bring-griff-whalen-back-to-the-active-roster |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230706012019/https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/colts-bring-griff-whalen-back-to-the-active-roster |archive-date=July 6, 2023 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}

Following a second spell on the practice squad, Whalen returned to the active roster in Week 15 against the Houston Texans and started to offer a glimpse of the potential at his disposal. A career-high 45 receiving yards and first touchdown catch against the Texans was followed by an 80-yard day in the impressive 23–7 road victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, a game in which Whalen led the Colts in receiving yards and receptions.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts – December 15th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312150clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111164754/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312150clt.htm |archive-date=November 11, 2017 |access-date=November 10, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} His fine run of form continued in the 30–10 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17, adding a second touchdown catch in three weeks.{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts – December 29th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312290clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321152813/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312290clt.htm |archive-date=March 21, 2019 |access-date=November 10, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Whalen made his playoff debut against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Wild Card Round on January 4, 2014. In the 45–44 victory, he had two receptions for 26 yards.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Kansas City Chiefs at Indianapolis Colts – January 4th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401040clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904065457/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401040clt.htm |archive-date=September 4, 2017 |access-date=November 14, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Divisional Round against the New England Patriots, he had five receptions for 67 yards in the 43–22 loss.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots – January 11th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401110nwe.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114202612/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401110nwe.htm |archive-date=November 14, 2017 |access-date=November 14, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Overall, Whalen ended the year as a starter with 24 receptions for 259 yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Griff Whalen 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WhalGr00/gamelog/2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111113238/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WhalGr00/gamelog/2013 |archive-date=November 11, 2017 |access-date=November 10, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

==2014==

File:Griff Whalen.JPG

On November 22, 2014, the Colts promoted running back Zurlon Tipton to the active roster and waived Whalen. Up to that point, he had been used mostly as a kickoff and punt returner, and made just 2 receptions for 23 yards.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=November 22, 2014 |title=Colts promote Zurlon Tipton, waive Griff Whalen |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-promote-zurlon-tipton-waive-griff-whalen-0ap3000000432122 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141125051752/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000432122/article/colts-promote-zurlon-tipton-waive-griff-whalen |archive-date=November 25, 2014 |access-date=November 22, 2014 |website=NFL.com}} On November 25 Whalen was signed to the practice squad by the Colts.{{Cite web |last=Holder |first=Stephen |date=November 25, 2014 |title=Griff Whalen re-joins Colts, signs on to practice squad |url=http://www.indystar.com/story/colts-insider/2014/11/24/colts-receiver-griff-whalen-signed-to-practice-squad/70064568/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514170001/https://www.indystar.com/story/colts-insider/2014/11/24/colts-receiver-griff-whalen-signed-to-practice-squad/70064568/ |archive-date=May 14, 2019 |access-date=November 25, 2014 |website=Indianapolis Star}} On January 15, 2015, Whalen was promoted to the active roster when Josh McNary was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt list.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=January 15, 2015 |title=Colts bring back Griff Whalen to take Josh McNary's spot |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/15/colts-bring-back-griff-whalen-to-take-josh-mcnarys-spot/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150118070321/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/15/colts-bring-back-griff-whalen-to-take-josh-mcnarys-spot/ |archive-date=January 18, 2015 |access-date=January 15, 2015 |website=ProFootballTalk}}

==2015==

On October 18, 2015, against the New England Patriots, Indianapolis coach Chuck Pagano called for a trick play on 4th and 3 late in the third quarter with the Colts trailing 27–21. The play left Whalen accidentally snapping the ball to Colt Anderson with no Colts teammates blocking and two Patriots players standing over the ball. The play was stopped for a loss, the Patriots took over on downs and scored a touchdown en route to a 34–27 victory. The play was questioned by numerous NFL experts and players from around the league. In the game, he did score his first touchdown since the 2013 season with a late score to pull within a touchdown of the Patriots.{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts – October 18th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510180clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114202637/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510180clt.htm |archive-date=November 14, 2017 |access-date=November 14, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Bowers |first=Rachel G. |date=October 18, 2015 |title=Colts' attempt at trick play goes horribly wrong |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/18/colts-attempt-trick-play-goes-horribly-wrong/95ETuEZ9PYxMo4z6tPfZMK/story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601182550/https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/18/colts-attempt-trick-play-goes-horribly-wrong/95ETuEZ9PYxMo4z6tPfZMK/story.html |archive-date=June 1, 2023 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=The Boston Globe}} Just a week later, Whalen was part of a second disastrous special teams play, when he fumbled on a kick return which led to a touchdown in a game against the New Orleans Saints.{{Cite web |date=October 26, 2015 |title=Colts' Whalen struggles on special teams again |url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/indianapolis-colts-new-orleans-saints-griff-whalen-special-teams-mistakes-102615 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413154544/https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/indianapolis-colts-new-orleans-saints-griff-whalen-special-teams-mistakes-102615 |archive-date=April 13, 2019 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=FOX Sports}} Whalen redeemed himself the following week against the Carolina Panthers by catching all five of his targets that came in the fourth quarter, helping send the game into overtime. Against the Denver Broncos, Whalen had 5 receptions for 73 yards, and was a crucial part to the Colts beating the then-undefeated Broncos.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Josh |date=November 10, 2015 |title=Griff Whalen making the most of his opportunities with Colts' offense |url=http://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/11/10/9705562/griff-whalen-making-the-most-of-his-opportunities-with-colts-offense |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151112210355/http://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/11/10/9705562/griff-whalen-making-the-most-of-his-opportunities-with-colts-offense |archive-date=November 12, 2015 |access-date=November 12, 2015 |website=stampedeblue.com}} On December 21, 2015, Whalen was placed on season-ending injured reserve.{{Cite web |date=December 21, 2015 |title=Indianapolis Colts make roster moves |url=http://blogs.colts.com/2015/12/21/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-127/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222163913/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/12/21/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-127/ |archive-date=December 22, 2015 |access-date=December 21, 2015 |website=Colts.com}} On January 1, 2016, Whalen was waived by the Colts.{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2016 |title=Indianapolis Colts make roster move |url=http://blogs.colts.com/2016/01/01/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-move-6/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160103162951/http://blogs.colts.com/2016/01/01/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-move-6/ |archive-date=January 3, 2016 |access-date=January 1, 2016 |website=Colts.com}}

=Miami Dolphins=

On March 18, 2016, Whalen signed with the Miami Dolphins,{{Cite web |date=March 18, 2016 |title=PRESS RELEASE: Miami Dolphins Sign Whalen |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/PRESS-RELEASE-Miami-Dolphins-Sign-Whalen/6779bead-5604-419b-852b-ecf9fd8de103 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320133151/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/PRESS-RELEASE-Miami-Dolphins-Sign-Whalen/6779bead-5604-419b-852b-ecf9fd8de103 |archive-date=March 20, 2016 |access-date=March 19, 2016 |website=www.miamidolphins.com}} but was waived on September 4, 2016, during final roster cuts.{{Cite web |last=Poupart |first=Alain |date=September 4, 2016 |title=Dolphins Acquire Hunter; Make Other Roster Moves |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Acquire-Hunter-Make-Other-Roster-Moves/2ec8073f-48ea-46ee-836e-5874d486c335 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171129142208/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Acquire-Hunter-Make-Other-Roster-Moves/2ec8073f-48ea-46ee-836e-5874d486c335 |archive-date=November 29, 2017 |website=MiamiDolphins.com}}

=San Diego Chargers=

On September 19, 2016, Whalen signed with the San Diego Chargers.{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2016 |title=Chargers Sign WR Griff Whalen, Place Danny Woodhead on IR |url=http://www.chargers.com/news/2016/09/19/chargers-sign-wr-griff-whalen-place-danny-woodhead-ir |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227235014/http://www.chargers.com/news/2016/09/19/chargers-sign-wr-griff-whalen-place-danny-woodhead-ir |archive-date=December 27, 2017 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=Chargers.com}} In his time with the Chargers, he recorded only two receptions for 22 yards in eight games.{{Cite web |title=Griff Whalen 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WhalGr00/gamelog/2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114202537/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WhalGr00/gamelog/2016 |archive-date=November 14, 2017 |access-date=November 14, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was released by the Chargers on November 22, 2016.{{Cite web |date=November 22, 2016 |title=Chargers Add Former Aztec RB Ronnie Hillman |url=http://www.chargers.com/news/2016/11/22/chargers-add-former-aztec-rb-ronnie-hillman |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161123140538/http://www.chargers.com/news/2016/11/22/chargers-add-former-aztec-rb-ronnie-hillman |archive-date=November 23, 2016 |access-date=November 22, 2016 |website=Chargers.com}}

=New England Patriots=

On December 9, 2016, Whalen was signed by the New England Patriots.{{Cite web |date=December 9, 2016 |title=Patriots sign WR Griff Whalen |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/12/09/patriots-sign-wr-griff-whalen |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161210124317/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/12/09/patriots-sign-wr-griff-whalen |archive-date=December 10, 2016 |access-date=December 9, 2016 |website=Patriots.com}} He was released by the Patriots on December 15, 2016.{{Cite web |date=December 15, 2016 |title=Patriots claim WR Michael Floyd off waivers from Arizona; Release WR Griff Whalen |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/12/15/patriots-claim-wr-michael-floyd-waivers-arizona-release-wr-griff-whalen |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217045245/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/12/15/patriots-claim-wr-michael-floyd-waivers-arizona-release-wr-griff-whalen |archive-date=December 17, 2016 |access-date=December 16, 2016 |website=Patriots.com}}

=Baltimore Ravens=

On July 21, 2017, Whalen signed with the Baltimore Ravens.{{Cite web |last=Downing, Garrett |date=July 21, 2017 |title=Ravens Sign Wide Receiver, Cornerback Before Training Camp Opens |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-Wide-Receiver-Cornerback-Before-Training-Camp-Opens/06aa11e8-5cb5-460f-8d00-07ec2ebd0162 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170721224059/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-Wide-Receiver-Cornerback-Before-Training-Camp-Opens/06aa11e8-5cb5-460f-8d00-07ec2ebd0162 |archive-date=July 21, 2017 |access-date=July 22, 2017 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}} On September 1, 2017, he was released by the Ravens during final roster cuts.{{Cite web |last=Mink, Ryan |date=September 1, 2017 |title=Ravens Announce 24 Roster Moves, Have 13 More To Make |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Announce-24-Roster-Moves-Have-13-More-to-Make/914aba64-f454-47d9-932f-e409ccec1735 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118220814/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Announce-24-Roster-Moves-Have-14-More-to-Make/914aba64-f454-47d9-932f-e409ccec1735 |archive-date=January 18, 2018 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}} He was re-signed by the Ravens on October 19, 2017.{{Cite web |last=Mink, Ryan |date=October 19, 2017 |title=Ravens Bring Back WR Griff Whalen, Waive OL Tony Bergstrom |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Bring-Back-WR-Griff-Whalen-Waive-OL-Tony-Bergstrom/52f2a240-4f10-493d-9f01-07905e438eff |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019231516/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Bring-Back-WR-Griff-Whalen-Waive-OL-Tony-Bergstrom/52f2a240-4f10-493d-9f01-07905e438eff |archive-date=October 19, 2017 |access-date=October 20, 2017 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}} He made his Ravens debut in Week 7 with four receptions for 23 yards against the Minnesota Vikings.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings – October 22nd, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710220min.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115020601/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710220min.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2017 |access-date=November 14, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the next game, against the Miami Dolphins, he recorded a single punt return for two yards.{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Baltimore Ravens – October 26th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710260rav.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129134437/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710260rav.htm |archive-date=November 29, 2021 |access-date=November 14, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was released on October 31, 2017.{{Cite web |last=Mink, Ryan |date=October 31, 2017 |title=Danny Woodhead Cleared to Practice; Ravens Promote Offensive Lineman |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Danny-Woodhead-Cleared-to-Practice-Ravens-Promote-Offensive-Lineman/123fca37-9e3f-4e8d-94f6-f583651419c2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119035156/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Danny-Woodhead-Cleared-to-Practice-Ravens-Promote-Offensive-Lineman/123fca37-9e3f-4e8d-94f6-f583651419c2 |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}

=Oakland Raiders=

On March 12, 2018, Whalen signed with the Oakland Raiders.{{Cite web |date=March 12, 2018 |title=Raiders Sign Wide Receiver Griff Whalen |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-wide-receiver-griff-whalen-20442475 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210306110003/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-wide-receiver-griff-whalen-20442475 |archive-date=March 6, 2021 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=Raiders.com}} He was placed on injured reserve on August 27, 2018, and was released with an injury settlement the next day.{{Cite web |last=Mosher |first=Marcus |date=August 30, 2018 |title=Raiders release WR Griff Whalen from injured reserve |url=https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/30/raiders-release-wr-griff-whalen-from-injured-reserve/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530040503/https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/30/raiders-release-wr-griff-whalen-from-injured-reserve/ |archive-date=May 30, 2023 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=Raiders Wire |language=en-US}}

=Calgary Stampeders=

Whalen signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL on May 14, 2019.{{Cite web |last=Austin |first=Daniel |date=May 14, 2019 |title=Calgary Stampeders set for training camp with new look |url=https://calgarysun.com/sports/football/cfl/calgary-stampeders/stamps-set-for-training-camp-with-new-look |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025171324/https://calgarysun.com/sports/football/cfl/calgary-stampeders/stamps-set-for-training-camp-with-new-look |archive-date=October 25, 2021 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=Calgary Sun}} Despite catching three passes for 73 yards and a score during the preseason, and having a family connection to Calgary,{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Glenn |date=June 6, 2019 |title=Stampeders welcome former NFLer to roster |url=https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/stampeders-welcome-former-nfler-to-roster-1.4455064 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406095642/https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/stampeders-welcome-former-nfler-to-roster-1.4455064 |archive-date=April 6, 2023 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=CTV News}} Whalen was released.{{Cite web |last=Austin |first=Daniel |date=June 9, 2019 |title=Julan Lynch, Michael Kashak among Calgary Stampeders' end-of-camp cuts – Calgary Sun |url=https://calgarysun.com/sports/football/cfl/calgary-stampeders/lynch-kashak-among-stamps-end-of-camp-cuts |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815144436/https://calgarysun.com/sports/football/cfl/calgary-stampeders/lynch-kashak-among-stamps-end-of-camp-cuts |archive-date=August 15, 2020 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=Calgary Sun}}

NFL career statistics

=Regular season=

rowspan="2"\| Year ! rowspan="2"\| Team ! colspan="2"\| Games ! colspan="5"\| Receiving ! colspan="2"\| Fumbles
class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2013	IND \| 9 \|\| 3 \|\| 24 \|\| 259 \|\| 10.8 \|\| 25 \|\| 2 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2014	IND \| 10 \|\| 0 \|\| 2 \|\| 23 \|\| 11.5 \|\| 18 \|\| 0 \|\| 2 \|\| 1
2015	IND \| 14 \|\| 0 \|\| 19 \|\| 205 \|\| 10.8 \|\| 38 \|\| 1 \|\| 4 \|\| 2
2016	SD \| 8 \|\| 0 \|\| 2 \|\| 22 \|\| 11.0 \|\| 12 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2017	BAL \| 2 \|\| 0 \|\| 4 \|\| 23 \|\| 5.8 \|\| 9 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
colspan="2"\| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WhalGr00.htm Total] \|\| 43 \|\| 3 \|\| 51 \|\| 532 \|\| 10.4 \|\| 38 \|\| 3 \|\| 6 \|\| 3

=Postseason=

rowspan="2"\| Year ! rowspan="2"\| Team ! colspan="2"\| Games ! colspan="5"\| Receiving ! colspan="2"\| Fumbles
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GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2013	IND \| 2 \|\| 1 \|\| 7 \|\| 93 \|\| 13.3 \|\| 22 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
colspan="2"\| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WhalGr00/gamelog/post/ Total] \|\| 2 \|\| 1 \|\| 7 \|\| 93 \|\| 13.3 \|\| 22 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0

Personal life

Whalen has been a vegan since 2013.{{Cite web |date=July 17, 2016 |title=Vegan NFL Player Griff Whalen: The Plantpower Underdog On The Advantage of Self-Belief |url=http://www.richroll.com/podcast/griff-whalen/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318145156/http://www.richroll.com/podcast/griff-whalen/ |archive-date=March 18, 2018 |access-date=March 20, 2018 |website=Richroll.com}}{{Cite web |last=Mink |first=Ryan |date=August 29, 2017 |title=The Caw: Ravens WR Griff Whalen Is Vegan, and He May Be Converting Teammates |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/The-Caw-Ravens-WR-Griff-Whalen-Is-Vegan-and-He-May-Be-Converting-Teammates/faf72bc3-e894-45d0-bd98-44d387a039ea |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320230634/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/The-Caw-Ravens-WR-Griff-Whalen-Is-Vegan-and-He-May-Be-Converting-Teammates/faf72bc3-e894-45d0-bd98-44d387a039ea |archive-date=March 20, 2018 |access-date=March 20, 2018 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}

References

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