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By The Associated PressNovember 25, 2021 GMT

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EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings said defensive end Everson Griffen emerged from his home without incident and was receiving care for his mental health after he called 911 fearing an intruder and spent most of Wednesday refusing to leave while law enforcement and team representatives tried to diffuse the situation.

Vikings relieved Everson Griffen crisis ends ‘peacefully’

By BRIAN HALLNovember 25, 2021 GMT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have made mental health support an organizational priority, an investment that only became more important with Everson Griffen's frightening experience three years ago.

Vikings look to address road woes against Chargers

By The Associated PressNovember 11, 2021 GMT

MINNESOTA (3-5) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-3)

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox

BETTING LINE: Chargers by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook.

Broncos get pass rusher Stephen Weatherly in swap with Vikes

October 23, 2021 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos acquired pass rusher Stephen Weatherly in a trade Saturday with the Minnesota Vikings.

Weatherly was playing sparingly at defensive end for the Vikings after re-signing with them this year, behind Danielle Hunter, Everson Griffen and D.J.

Vikings hope family reunion on defense sparks resurgence

By DAVE CAMPBELLSeptember 6, 2021 GMT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have been trying to keep their window for championship contention pried open as long as possible, committed for at least another season to lean on the standouts they've enjoyed on defense even if they're not getting any younger.

Vikings bring back 4-time Pro Bowl pick Griffen as backup DE

By DAVE CAMPBELLAugust 23, 2021 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Everson Griffen was only gone for one season. His return to the Minnesota Vikings this year hardly happened fast enough for his liking.

Griffen signed with the Vikings and joined them for practice on Monday, yet another reunion with an established veteran in the team's attempt to revive the defense from a dismal 2020 season.

Road trip to New England is Vikings’ toughest test yet

By Tom BakerNovember 29, 2018 GMT

The Patriots haven't played at home since Nov. 4 when they welcomed a team from the NFC North into Gillette Stadium and used a second-haf surge to victory. That was against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.

Vikings GM Rick Spielman says Everson Griffen in ‘good spot now’

By Andrew KrammerNovember 6, 2018 GMT

Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman said Tuesday defensive end Everson Griffen is in a “very good spot now” two weeks into his return to the team after a five-week absence to address a mental health issue that led to two police incidents in September.

Vikings defense is getting back to what made it great in 2017

By Ben GoesslingOctober 23, 2018 GMT

On Oct. 7, as the Vikings closed out a victory over the Philadelphia Eagles to end a three-game winless streak by beating the defending Super Bowl champions, they began a run of defensive success that has stirred up echoes of what made their unit so special last year.

No rest no problem for Vikings defensive ends Danielle Hunter and Stephen Weatherly

By MARK CRAIGOctober 8, 2018 GMT

PHILADELPHIA The Vikings had as many defensive ends inactive as the only two they had in uniform for Sundays 23-21 win over the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

Will Brian Robison continue to play? Everson Griffen thinks so

By Andrew KrammerSeptember 3, 2018 GMT

The Vikings began preparations for Sunday’s season opener against the 49ers without Brian Robison after the 11-year veteran was released during this weekend’s roster cuts. But if you ask longtime teammate Everson Griffen, he’s putting his bet on the 35-year-old Robison returning to the NFL on another team to continue his 12th NFL season — which Robison had said would be his last.

Vikings’ Everson Griffen returns in pursuit of sacks record after one-game absence with foot injury

By Andrew KrammerNovember 16, 2017 GMT

This time, both head coach and player say Everson Griffen will return from a foot injury Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Let Griffen tell you.

Vikings: Linval Joseph signs hefty 4-year extension

Staff WriterAugust 10, 2017 GMT

MANKATO — The Vikings have locked up another Pro Bowl defender.

Nose tackle Linval Joseph on Saturday signed a four-year, $50 million extension that keeps him under contract through 2022.

"It feels pretty good," Joseph said following a night practice at Blakeslee Stadium during training camp.