Griffin's work earned him the Vikings' 2010 Ed Block Courage Award. I'm assuming linebacker E.J. Henderson was a close second, but it's clear Griffin's been through a lot.
Congrats to him. Here's the team's release on Griffin.
Eden Prairie, MN (December 31, 2010) - The Minnesota Vikings have named CB Cedric Griffin the 2010 Ed Block Courage Award recipient.
After suffering a significant knee injury in last January's NFC Championship Game, Griffin spent the offseason tirelessly working to return to the field at the start of the 2010 regular season. During his grueling recovery, Griffin embodied the spirit of the Ed Block Courage Award. His positive approach, goal-setting mentality and strong work ethic were examples of how attitude can help during the healing process. Never discouraged t...
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