Cedric Griffin Tore His ACL, Will Miss Rest of Season
Cedric Griffin just got back into the line-up a couple of weeks ago after a long off-season recovering from a torn ACL. Griffin’s comeback, sadly, proved short-lived: Last night the cornerback tore the ACL in his other leg, and will miss the remainder of the season.
If you were watching the game, you could tell by Griffin’s reaction that he knew right away something...
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October 12, 2010
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Cedric Griffin Could Still Make it for Opener
After Cedric Griffin tore his ACL in the conference title game, we were told there was a good chance he wouldn’t be ready for the start of the season.
True to what we’d heard, Cedric began training camp on the PUP list. He remained inactive throughout camp and the preseason, though he did reportedly work out extensively on the side.
When preseason ended, the Vikings...
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September 06, 2010
Notebook: CB Griffin remains in Vikings' mix
Vikings CB Cedric Griffin is not in Leslie Frazier’s doghouse, the head coach said Monday, but he hadn’t yet seen Griffin’s comments indicating he would ask for his release after the season. Plus, the Vikings made two injury-related roster moves.
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December 12, 2011
Vikings CB Cedric Griffin wins Ed Block Courage Award
Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin has suffered two torn anterior cruciate ligaments in less than a year, and he's rehabbed viligently through both.
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...
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December 31, 2010
Cedric Griffin Won’t be Ready for the Season Opener
Cedric Griffin suffered an ACL tear during the NFC Championship Game, and has still not recovered sufficiently to participate in practice.
Because of his on-going physical issues, the Vikings have placed Griffin on the PUP list. Now we have learned that the cornerback will still not be ready when the Vikings open the 2010 season in New Orleans September 9.
Of course, given the...
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August 02, 2010
Vikings lose CB Cedric Griffin
The Minnesota Vikings now are faced with yet another obstacle to overcome this season, it was confirmed this afternoon from Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune that CB Cedric Griffin will be lost for the season with a torn ACL. Griffin will be missed at the cornerback position, he played the entire season last year for the Vikings and will now likely be replaced by veteran CB Lito Sheppard...
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October 12, 2010
Cedric Griffin Returns for Vikings
Cedric Griffin will suit up for the Vikings and play tonight, his first action since tearing his ACL … [visit site to read more]
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August 20, 2011
CB Griffin rebounds, will future follow?
Cedric Griffin “played freely” being back in the starting lineup, but will that translate into a future with the Minnesota Vikings? Head coach Leslie Frazier was certainly pleased to finally see Griffin playing the prescribed techniques.
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December 28, 2011
Griffin's injury is going to hurt
Cedric Griffin grew into a solid NFL corner back in front of our eyes. Now he's gone and if a few other young players don't follow in Griffin's footsteps, it could be a long year for the Vikings' secondary.
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October 15, 2010
Vikings CB Cedric Griffin not rushing his return
Though his knee is feeling "strong" after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in late January, cornerback Cedric Griffin says he's not rushing his return.
The Vikings flirted with playing Griffin against the Saints last week but ultimately placed him on the inactive list.
"This is something I'm doing for my career, more than just the first game or second...
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September 13, 2010
Griffin rising from the ashes
For almost the entire last 18 months, Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin has been rehabbing knee injuries. After suffering a knee injury in the 2009 NFC Championship Game, he injured his other knee last season. His battle with injuries has been frustrating, but Griffin refuses to let the setbacks get the best of him.
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August 06, 2011
Vikings Bench CB Cedric Griffin
The Minnesota Vikings will attempt to slow down the New Orleans Saints' passing game with a cornerback duo of Asher Allen and Benny Sapp. Former starter Cedric Griffin has been benched, and it's not clear what role he'll play Sunday. The Vikings' pass defense hasn't been good this season. They haven't intercepted a pass in eight games, tying an NFL record...
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December 18, 2011
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December 18, 2011
Vikings' Frazier benches CB Griffin after allowing TD
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin was benched during Sunday's game against NFC North rival Detroit Lions after he was torched by wideout Titus Young for a 57-yard touchdown.
Young breezed by Griffin early in the first quarter, prompting coach Leslie Frazier to go with Benny Sapp and Marcus Sherels for the rest of the game.
"We made that switch to try to get someone...
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December 12, 2011
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December 12, 2011
Vikings CB Griffin nears return from 2nd ACL tear
Cedric Griffin has the rehabilitation program for a torn anterior cruciate ligament down pat.
The Minnesota Vikings cornerback is recovering from the injury for a second straight year, and this time it's the other knee.
Teammate Antoine Winfield says Griffin is ''the hardest working man in America'' after returning to the practice field this month. Griffin won...
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August 09, 2011
Vikings CB Cedric Griffin Reacts Bitterly To Benching Vs Lions
It was exit snarling day today for embattled Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin, who reacted bitterly to his first-quarter benching during Minnesota's 34-28 loss to the Lions and might have signed his walking papers. "It was a team decision so I'm going to make my decision what I got to do after the season and they're going to make their decision," said Griffin...
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December 11, 2011
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December 11, 2011
Cedric Griffin Returns
Cedric Griffin is not only active today for the Vikings‘ home game vs. Detroit, he will be the starter at right corner. This is Cedric’s first game action since tearing his ACL in the NFC Championship Game.
And there’s more good news on the cornerback health front: Chris Cook is also active. Finally, the Vikings have a full complement of defensive backs.
By...
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September 26, 2010
Griffin to miss season opener
Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said today that cornerback Cedric Griffin won't be ready to play on Sept. 9 at New Orleans.
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August 02, 2010
Starting cornerback Cedric Griffin tears ACL, likely out for season
The hits keep on coming for the Vikings.
Starting right cornerback Cedric Griffin tore his right anterior cruciate ligament during the fourth quarter of Monday's 29-20 loss to the Jets, according to a source close to the situation.
Griffin, who left the locker room clearly distraught and in crutches last night, recently recovered from a torn left ACL in the NFC Championship...
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October 12, 2010
Vikings CB Cedric Griffin Is Anxious To Return
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin has worked out in a limited capacity and is anxious to return to the field for real, reports Brian Murphy, of the Pioneer Press. Griffin opened training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list and is unlikely to be ready for the start of the regular season. Griffin said: [...]
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August 02, 2010
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August 02, 2010
John Sullivan In, Cedric Griffin Out
In the end, Cedric Griffin couldn’t answer the bell.
The cornerback, who missed all of training camp and preseason recovering from an ACL but still reportedly had a chance of making it on the field for tonight’s game, is listed among the Vikings’ inactives.
Griffin is joined by fellow cornerback Chris Cook, QB Joe Webb, RB Toby Gerhart, G Chris DeGeare, DT Jimmy Kennedy, TE...
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September 09, 2010
Childress won't rule Griffin out of opener
The Vikings coach said he isn't willing to say Cedric Griffin will be out to start the regular season.
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August 02, 2010
Vikings cornerback out for the season
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.
Griffin suffered the injury in Monday night's loss to the New York Jets.
Griffin tore the ACL in his left knee in last season's NFC championship game. He didn't return to game action until Week 3 of this season.
Rookie cornerback Chris Cook is likely to start...
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October 12, 2010
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October 12, 2010
Season over for Griffin with torn ACL
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If you ask anyone that spends a fair amount of time around the Vikings, they’ll tell you that cornerback Cedric Griffin is easily one of the most valuable players they have on defense, and losing him late last year to a knee injury was tough to overcome.
Unfortunately for Minnesota, that scenario is playing out once again today, as Griffin has reportedly torn...
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October 12, 2010
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October 12, 2010
Cedric Griffin Won’t be Ready for the Season Opener
Cedric Griffin suffered an ACL tear during the NFC Championship Game, and has still not recovered sufficiently to participate in practice.
Because of his on-going physical issues, the Vikings have placed Griffin on the PUP list. Now we have learned that the cornerback will still not be ready when the Vikings open the 2010 season in New Orleans September 9.
Of course, given the...
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August 02, 2010
Will Cedric Griffin Return to Minnesota Vikings' Starting Lineup This Week?
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin will play football this season. That's why he finds himself on the team's active 53-man roster rather than injured reserve. The Vikings have plans for Griffin...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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September 16, 2010
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