He sustained a multitude of injuries and shared the starting role with quarterbacks Morrall, Don Strock, and David Woodley, but finally in 1980, against the Baltimore Colts, Griese sustained a shoulder injury that would prompt him to retire at the end of the season.
Griese faced multiple injuries and shared the starting quarterback role with Morrall, Don Strock, and David Woodley. However, in 1980 during a game against the Baltimore Colts, Griese sustained a shoulder injury that prompted him to retire at the conclusion of the season.