Vikings classifies Everson Griffen as a non-football-related illness after a related incident earlier in the week

NS Vikings put the end of the defense Everson Griffen on the reserve/non-football list to address his mental health condition, Friday’s announcement group. The move comes two days after an incident at Griffen’s home in which the veteran driver posted a video of him acting erratically while holding a gun and summoned police to his home early in the morning. Wednesday. Late Wednesday, Griffen left his home without incident and was taken to a psychiatric facility.

According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Griffen said on the call that someone was in his house and he needed police help. Griffen told the dispatcher he fired a weapon but no one was hurt. There are also some troubling posts related to Griffen – includes a video of Griffen holding a gun – was posted on social media. With the cooperation of law enforcement, Vikings had team representatives and mental health specialists at Griffen’s home. Law enforcement has been in constant contact with Griffen since about 7 a.m. after he refused to leave his home.

Late Wednesday, the team said Griffen “was out of the house without incident and is now receiving the necessary care.”

“We thank the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, the Carver County Sheriff’s Office, the Minnetrista Police Department, and the Orono Police Department for their prompt and dedicated response to ensure the situation ends peacefully.” , the team said in a statement. “Our focus remains on Everson’s health and safety and providing appropriate resources for him and his family.”

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer started his press conference by addressing Griffen’s situation. When asked about Griffen’s possible condition for Sunday’s game against 49ers, Zimmer said “that’s not our concern right now,” based on Courtney Cronin of ESPN. Zimmer said he was made aware of the situation involving Griffen between 2 and 3 a.m.

“Their family is our family,” said GM Rick Spielman in a press conference held on Wednesday afternoon regarding Griffen’s situation. “It is important at this time to respect the health, safety and well-being of everyone involved in this situation. I know he is receiving the care and support he needs along with the family.”

Griffen took time away from the Vikings in 2018 to take care of his mental health. He returns to Vikings this season after spending the 2020 season with Cowboys and Lion. The 33-year-old has spent 11 of his 12 NFL season with the Vikings, who picked him with the 100th overall pick in the 2010 draft.

A four-time professional athlete, Griffen was named captain prior to Zimmer’s second season as head coach of the Vikings in 2015. Griffen had 85.5 career layoffs ( times in 2021), including a career-high 13 in the 2017 season.

In a corresponding move, the Vikings signed DE Tashawn Bower get out Patriots‘the squad practiced and added him to the 53-man roster. Bower joined the NFL with the Vikings in 2017 as an untrained free agent out of LSU. He was made his mid-season debut in 2019 before joining the Patriots.