Just the Facts on the Everson Griffen Situation

Dustin Baker |

Nov 24, 2021

Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Very early Wednesday morning, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen posted a video to social media indicating an apparent mental health malady. He also posted screenshots that implied he did not feel safe in his home.

Out of respect to Griffen’s mental health, the video and screenshots will not be posted on VikingsTerritory.

Since then, speculation on his well-being has run rampant.

Minus gossip, this is what is known of the situation. The Vikings, the team, posted this:

Statement from the #Vikings pic.twitter.com/9jARTVVCor
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 24, 2021

Head coach Mike Zimmer followed up via regularly scheduled press conference:

Mike Zimmer starts out his Wednesday press conference addressing Everson Griffen's situation. Said that GM Rick Spielman will address us at some point today. As far as Griffen's status for the 49ers game, Zimmer said "that's not our concern" right now.
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) November 24, 2021

More from Zimmer:

Zimmer said he was made aware of situation with Griffen around 2-3 AM. Said he does not know whether Griffen is safe when asked. Vikings statement said that team reps/mental health professionals were on site at Griffen's home this morning and are cooperating w/ law enforcement.
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) November 24, 2021

And finally this, from Minnestrista police:

Here is the update on the Everson Griffen situation from Minnetrista Police pic.twitter.com/4UDUq8DqR3
— Lou Raguse (@LouRaguse) November 24, 2021

The matter is ongoing, and this was last updated at 11:10 am CST on November 24th.

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