Robert Griffin III, a well-known figure in both the sports media and football worlds, is widely respected for his impactful career at Baylor University, his early success in Washington in the NFL, and his continued presence in media.

Robert Griffin III returned to the D.C.-area gridiron on Wednesday, nine years after he last played quarterback for the Washington Redskins, to lead a football camp for the country’s “hidden heroes”: military families.

After being laid off by ESPN in August and spending three years with the network, Griffin is now embarking on a new career venture with Netflix. Griffin had two years remaining on his ESPN contract before being laid off, but a slew of cuts around the network had the former NFL quarterback packing his bags.

Robert Griffin III is making a significant comeback in sports broadcasting after his unexpected exit from ESPN last August. Netflix’s recent three-year, $150 million NFL streaming deal has set the stage for a high-profile holiday broadcast.

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