Minnesota Vikings
Everson Griffen - #97 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 273 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/22/1987 |
| Birthplace | Avondale, AZ |
| College | USC |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 4th round, 2nd pick by Vikings |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1 | 1 |
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PLAYER NEWS
Griffen is planning to travel with the Vikings to Washington and play in Sunday's game following the sudden death of his mother.|||||||
Griffen returned to practice on Friday after missing the day before. He said he wanted to be with the team for support and to honor his mother, Sabrina Scott, who'd been in town visiting him. Griffen said she was healthy but politely declined to discuss her death further.
Griffen missed practice on Thursday after the sudden death of his mother.|||||||
Coach Leslie Frazier says Eden Prairie police arrived at the team's headquarters on Wednesday to deliver the news to Griffen. No details of her death were immediately available. Griffen is a key player for the Vikings on special teams and has become a valued and versatile backup on the defensive line and at linebacker for the defense.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen has been released from a California jail where he's been held since his arrest for allegedly assaulting a police officer. Griffen was arrested Monday in Los Angeles for allegedly assaulting an officer after a traffic stop. Police say officers used a stun gun to subdue Griffen during a struggle after he tried to flee.|||||||
Griffen played for USC and was a fourth-round draft pick by the Vikings last year. He saw more playing time toward the end of his rookie season and finished with 11 tackles.
