OCTOBER 26, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
EVERSON GRIFFEN
5 teams that should consider trading for Everson Griffen Fresh off an embarrassing 25-3 loss to the Washington Football Team in Week 7, the 2-5 Dallas Cowboys – who are without star quarterback Dak...
Up to 2.5 sacks in 2020 Griffen posted five tackles (three solo) and a sack in Sunday's 25-3 loss to Washington.
Impact Griffen has yet to start a game this season, but he's handling a starter's workload, logging at least 50 percent of the defensive workload in six of seven contests. The veteran defensive end is now up to 20 tackles (10 solo), 2.5 sacks and a pass breakup this year, and he has a favorable Week 8 matchup against the Eagles on tap, as Carson Wentz has been sacked a league-high 28 times this year.
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings trade DE Yannick Ngakoue to Ravens for draft picks
The Minnesota Vikings have traded defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to the Baltimore Ravens for draft picksOCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Young and depleted defense giving Vikings growing pains
This was bound to be a year of transition for the long-sturdy, often-dominant Minnesota Vikings defense directed by coach Mike ZimmerOCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Everson Griffen faces challenges, opportunities on MNF vs Cardinals Hardships aren’t desired in life. Who wants to suffer as a default setting or a natural way of being? Maybe a few people — the kinds who bel...
OCTOBER 17, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Cowboys try to stay course amid glaring defensive struggles
The Dallas Cowboys have never given up as many points and yards through four games than they have under first-year coach Mike McCarthy and the new defensive scheme that came with h...OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Everson Griffen and the Cowboys: this marriage isn't working out When Everson Griffen came to Dallas as a new member of the Cowboys, it was debatable — but certainly reasonable — to think that Jerry Jones...
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Film room: 3 Cowboys who need to improve their play, including defensive end Everson Griffen It’s safe to say this season hasn’t started according to plan for the Cowboys, who are a Julio Jones drop or Falcons onside kick recovery aw...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Cowboys' Everson Griffen Responds to Critic: Are You 'F--king Joking Me' A Dallas radio host learned the hard way not to criticize Everson Griffen on Twitter. After Jeff Cavanaugh of 105...
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Vikings' rebuilt defense dealt another blow with Barr on IR
Off to an 0-2 start while trying to acclimate several new pieces into Mike Zimmer’s defense, the Minnesota Vikings suffered another big blow on MondaySEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
First sack as Cowboy Griffen recorded five tackles, including a sack, in Sunday's comeback win over the Falcons.
Impact The veteran pass rusher picked a perfect time to secure his first sack as a Cowboy, taking down Matt Ryan late in the fourth quarter on Atlanta's final possession to help set up the game's dramatic finish. DeMarcus Lawrence injured his knee during the game and saw limited action in the second half, and if he's forced to miss any time, Griffen's ability to generate pressure off the edge will become even more important to the Dallas defense.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
McCarthy loses 1st game with Cowboys, but might have won QB
Mike McCarthy's debut as coach of the Dallas Cowboys will be remembered for his curious fourth-down call that didn't workSEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Young Vikings CBs fail 1st test, fall to Rodgers, Packers
The Minnesota Vikings have had one of the NFL's best defenses under coach Mike Zimmer, but his acumen will be stress-tested like never before this yearSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodgers at ease as Packers roll past Vikings 43-34
Aaron Rodgers began his 13th season as Green Bay’s starting quarterback by passing for 364 yards and four touchdowns as the Packers beat the Vikings 43-34SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings put Hunter on IR; star DE must miss at least 3 games
The Minnesota Vikings have placed defensive end Danielle Hunter on injured reserveSEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cowboys DE Randy Gregory reinstated, ending 4th suspension
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory has been conditionally reinstated by the NFL to end his fourth suspension over substance-abuse violationsSEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What's the rush? QB pressure has been priority in NFC North
There’s currently no more common a thread in the NFC North than prioritizing pressuring the quarterbackSEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Jaguars trading Ngakoue to Vikings for 2 picks
Disgruntled pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue is headed north, far away from JacksonvilleAUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikes end stadium practice with statement for social justice
The Minnesota Vikings won’t have fans at their first two home games, if not for the entire yearAUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zimmer, remodeled Vikings defense not buying regression
Defense has largely fueled Minnesota’s success since Mike Zimmer was hired as head coachAUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McCarthy embraces title talk in disrupted debut with Cowboys
Mike McCarthy isn't shying away from Super Bowl talk in his first season as coach of the CowboysAUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Everson Griffen's 'big personality' makes him a fit with the Cowboys Former USC Trojans defensive end Everson Griffen spent the first 10 seasons of his NFL career in Minnesota, playing his way onto four Pro Bo...
AUGUST 26, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Vikings will lean on continuity to overcome key departures
Contract extensions for quarterback Kirk Cousins, head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman this year have left no doubt about the Minnesota Vikings' belief they can...AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McCarthy era begins with Cowboys still seeking playoff run
Mike McCarthy is making his debut as coach of the Dallas Cowboys a decade after leading Green Bay to a Super Bowl titleAUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
First look: Everson Griffen in full pads at Cowboys camp Take a first look at Dallas Cowboys defensive end Everson Griffen in full pads at Cowboys camp.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
