Report: Griffin jersey sales set NFL mark
The NFL sold more Robert Griffin III jerseys than any other player during this fiscal year, according to ESPN.com.
Also, the Washington Redskins quarterback had more of his No. 10 jerseys sold this fiscal year than any jersey in league history. New Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning came in second in jersey sales and sold the third most in a single year. Brett Favre's Minnesota Vikings (2009) and New York Jets jerseys (2008) are the second and fourth best-selling jerseys in a single season.
Despite his pending retirement, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis finished third in last season's jersey rankings, while San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Colin Kaepernick finished fourth.
The 49ers were the top sellers in team merchandise on NFLShop.com, with the Ravens finishing second. The New York Giants, Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers closed out the top five.
