Everson Griffen
36-Year-Old
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Personal
Est. Return 12/22/2024
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
0
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
RANKS
Placed on reserve/NFI list
The Vikings placed Griffen (personal) on the reserve/non-football illness list Friday, Eric Smith of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Griffen dealt with a personal issue Wednesday and hasn't been with the team since then. The Vikings later announced he "is now getting the care he needs," and "our focus remains on Everson's health and safety and providing the proper resources for him and his family."
Griffen dealt with a personal issue Wednesday and hasn't been with the team since then. The Vikings later announced he "is now getting the care he needs," and "our focus remains on Everson's health and safety and providing the proper resources for him and his family."
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Measurables Review
How do Everson Griffen's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"Weight
273 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.65 secBench Press
32 repsHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
32.63 in
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Griffen missed five games in the 2018 campaign to address concerns regarding his mental health and the defensive end never seemed to get back into a rhythm following his return. The Vikings could have saved over $10 million by releasing the veteran in the offseason, but the team and player managed to work out a restructured contract that would keep Griffen in Minnesota for another season. The 31-year-old averaged almost 11 sacks over the course of the previous four seasons so it's quite possible Griffen could return to pass-rushing prominence with the mental health issue hopefully behind him.
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Away from team
Griffen is away from the Vikings after mental health and law enforcement officials were called to his residence Wednesday afternoon, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Griffen was "transported (to where he can get) to the necessary resources and professionals that he needs to be with," said Vikings general manager Rick Spielman.
ANALYSIS
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Two sacks in expanded role
Griffen got the start at defensive end opposite Danielle Hunter and had two sacks, three QB hits and four tackles in Sunday's win over Detroit. Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer had said Griffen would come off the bench, but he elevated to him as a starter over D.J. Wonnum due to his recent play, the Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
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Will be available Sunday
Griffen (concussion) will play Sunday against Seattle, according to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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Returns to practice
Griffen (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Minnesota co-defensive coordinator Andre Patterson is optimistic Griffen can play this week against Seattle, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
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Out Week 2
Griffen (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
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Reunion with Vikings brewing?
Griffen hopes to return to the Vikings in free agency this offseason, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Griffen spent time at training facilities adjacent to the Vikings' amenities Friday, per Chad Graff of The Athletic, though he didn't meet with anyone from the team. The veteran defensive end played at a high level in 2020 despite being forced to work with two different teams, collecting 33 tackles and six sacks across 14 games with Dallas and Detroit. The 33-year-old spent the first 10 years of his NFL career with the Vikings.
Griffen spent time at training facilities adjacent to the Vikings' amenities Friday, per Chad Graff of The Athletic, though he didn't meet with anyone from the team. The veteran defensive end played at a high level in 2020 despite being forced to work with two different teams, collecting 33 tackles and six sacks across 14 games with Dallas and Detroit. The 33-year-old spent the first 10 years of his NFL career with the Vikings.