SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
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Vikings place Harrison Hand on COVID-19 list; Anthony Barr, Everson Griffen back at practice The Vikings on Wednesday placed cornerback Harrison Hand on the COVID-19 reserve list. Hand sat out last Sunday’s second game of the season...
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer expects Anthony Barr, Everson Griffen to practice a little bit today Good news, Vikings fans.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Hexed? Vexed? Vikings try to stay on track after missed kick
The Minnesota Vikings haven’t given up on Greg JosephSEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cards win 34-33 thriller after Vikings miss last-second FG
Kyler Murray threw for 400 yards and three touchdowns, and the Arizona Cardinals topped the Minnesota Vikings 34-33 after Greg Joseph missed a 37-yard field goal wide right in the...SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings' Everson Griffen swerves to avoid deer, suffers concussion in car accident Defensive end Everson Griffen, one of four Vikings ruled out of Sunday's game at Arizona, was involved in a car accident while en route to p...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Vikings' Griffen swerves to avoid deer, suffers concussion in car accident MINNEAPOLIS — Defensive end Everson Griffen, one of four Vikings ruled out of Sunday's game at Arizona, was involved in a car accident while...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Out Week 2 Griffen (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Griffen suffered the concussion Thursday in a car accident and will be sidelined for at least one game. The 33-year-old won't be able to return to the field until he clears the concussion protocols.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Misses practice with concussion Griffen (concussion) didn't practice Thursday.
Impact Griffen wasn't on the injury report Wednesday, so he likely picked up the injury in practice. If he's placed in the league's concussion protocol, Griffen will need to clear it prior to Sunday's road tilt in Arizona to be eligible to suit up.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Has QB hit in return to Vikings Griffen had a QB hit and QB hurry, according to Pro Football Focus, but no tackles in Sunday's overtime loss at Cincinnati.
Impact Griffen played on 28 of the defense's 69 snaps as he'll be used primarily on passing downs. While he may have less playing time than in his prime, he still looks capable of having an impact in the pass rush.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings hope family reunion on defense sparks resurgence
The Minnesota Vikings have been trying to keep their window for championship contention pried open as long as possibleSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in Minnesota The Vikings re-signed Griffen on Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact After spending the first 10 years of his career with Minnesota, Griffen split time between Dallas and Detroit last season, totaling 33 tackles and six sacks in 14 games. The tackle count matched his low for a campaign since 2013, and he only failed to hit six sacks once since that season. Griffen bided his time this offseason and finally reunited with the Vikings on Aug. 23, but he also was among the cuts the team made to get down to 53 players Tuesday. After two days (officially) as a free agent, Griffen finds himself employed and in a rotation of pass rushers with Danielle Hunter, Stephen Weatherly and D.J. Wonnum.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
With last-chance vibe, Vikes aim to overcome early setbacks
The Minnesota Vikings have dealt with their share of drama with the regular season opener still more than a week awaySEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings TE Smith likely done for season after knee surgery
The Minnesota Vikings are bracing for a season-long absence for on-the-rise tight end Irv Smith Jr., after knee surgery for a torn meniscusSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings bring back DE Stephen Weatherly after Panthers stint
The Minnesota Vikings have signed defensive end Stephen Weatherly to a one-year, $2.5 million contractMARCH 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Six sacks in 2020 Griffen recorded 33 tackles, six sacks and four pass breakups over 14 games in 2020.
Impact Griffen played in seven games for Dallas before being traded to Detroit midseason. The 33-year-old provided a spark to a dormant Lions pass rush and ultimately put up respectable numbers in limited playing time. While Griffen is probably past the point in his career when he can be relied upon as an every-down starter, the former Viking at least showed he has something left in the tank this year despite his advanced age. Griffen will now enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent who shouldn't be hurting for suitors when the new league year starts up in March.
JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Everson Griffen says he ‘will be getting some help’ in recent tweet The former Minnesota Vikings pass rusher has been very active on Twitter recently. Few players have made as big of an impact on the defensiv...
JANUARY 13, 2021 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM
Everson Griffen apologizes for taking shot at Kirk Cousins in since-deleted tweet The former Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Everson Griffen apologized for critical tweets about Kirk Cousins. Griffen is prepared to navigate...
JANUARY 10, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Everson Griffen slams Kirk Cousins then apologizes and deletes tweet Everson Griffen shared his thoughts on Kirk Cousins and they were not Minnesota nice. Social media can be a wonderful place. It can bring pe...
JANUARY 10, 2021 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM
Detroit Lions News: Re-signing Everson Griffen a short-term solution Everson Griffen is a player the Detroit Lions need to consider bringing back in 2021. The Detroit Lions finished 2020 with a league-worst de...
JANUARY 6, 2021 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM
Lions and makeshift coaching staff struggle against Bucs
When a team loses 47-7, it is difficult to pick out one play that could have changed thingsDECEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brady-led Bucs top Lions 47-7 to end 13-year playoff drought
Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes in the only half he needed to play and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers went on to rout the Detroit Lions 47-7, sealing a spot in the playoffs for the...DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Activated from COVID-19 list The Lions activated Griffen from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Griffen missed the Week 14 loss to the Packers and this past Sunday's loss to Tennessee, but he'll be able to return against Tampa Bay on Saturday. The veteran defensive end has accumulated 30 tackles (15 solo) and five sacks over 12 combined games with Detroit and Dallas this season.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Lions' Everson Griffen returns from COVID list, Taylor Decker misses practice Detroit Lions had one sack in the two games Everson Griffen missed, losses to the Packers and Titans
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • FREEP.COM
Vikings' miscues have them on outside of playoffs, again
Five wins in six weeks had put the Minnesota Vikings into playoff position after their 1-5 startDECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on COVID-19 list Griffen was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
Impact Griffen either tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with an infected person. He won't be available for Sunday's game against the Packers, and if he tested positive, he'll miss next week's game versus the Titans as well. Romeo Okwara, Da'Shawn Hand (groin) and Austin Bryant (thigh) will handle most of the reps at defensive end in Week 14.
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
