The Washington Redskins have exercised the option on the contract of quarterback Robert Griffin III to keep him at the club until the end of the 2016 season.
The 25-year-old had an excellent rookie season for the Redskins after being selected in the first round of the 2012 Draft, but then sustained a knee injury in the playoffs.
The problem has plagued Griffin's career since as he has struggled to find his form, and was even benched for a spell in the 2014 campaign.
Reports suggested that the Redskins were prepared to select a quarterback in the 2015 Draft, but the club have shown faith in Griffin by extending his deal until the end of the 2016 campaign for a fee of $16.1m (£10.5m).
Griffin has thrown for 8,907 yards and 40 touchdowns to 23 interceptions in his three years in the NFL.
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Simon Sinclair
Simon Sinclair
