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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / July 17, 2025
4-time NFL Pro Bowler removed from flight for ‘unruly behavior’

4-time NFL Pro Bowler removed from flight for ‘unruly behavior’

A former NFL Pro Bowler apparently caused some trouble up in the skies this week. Ex-Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen was removed from a flight on Wednesday for allegedly causing a disturbance, TMZ Sports reported.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Spun / July 16, 2025
NFL Star Removed From Flight Due To 'Unruly Behavior'

NFL Star Removed From Flight Due To 'Unruly Behavior'

A four-time Pro Bowler was removed from a Delta Air Lines flight this Wednesday for reportedly causing a mid-flight disturbance.  According to TMZ, former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen was accused of "creating a scene" just minutes after his flight took off.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / April 21, 2025

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Much ink has been spilled over the Vikings’ first-round strategy, and rightfully so. But as we’ve learned from Danielle Hunter, Cam Bynum, Everson Griffen, and many more Vikings’ stars of yesteryear, impact players can sometimes come from late day 2/day 3 picks.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 15, 2024
Former Viking Everson Griffen given sentence, probation for May DWI arrest

Former Viking Everson Griffen given sentence, probation for May DWI arrest

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen has been given a 60-day sentence and four years of probation stemming from his May DWI arrest in Hennepin County.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 1, 2024

What Charging Documents Say About Everson Griffen's DWI, Cocaine Arrest

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Everson Griffen was arrested earlier this week for probable cause DWI in Minneapolis, Minn., and charging documents reveal that he was also in possession of cocaine.

Minnesota Vikings News / Sporting News / June 1, 2024

Former Vikings Pro Bowler has incredible response to fans after arrest

After being arrested on suspiscion of DWI, former Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowler Everson Griffen had an incredible response to a fan.

Minnesota Vikings News / 5 GOATs / May 30, 2024
Former Vikings DE Everson Griffen arrested on suspicion of DWI

Former Vikings DE Everson Griffen arrested on suspicion of DWI

Former Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Everson Griffen was taken into custody at the Hennepin County Jail in the early hours of Wednesday morning under probable cause for DWI, according to county records.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / February 27, 2024
Drunk-driving charge dropped as Everson Griffen reaches plea deal

Drunk-driving charge dropped as Everson Griffen reaches plea deal

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Everson Griffen has agreed to a plea deal related to his drunk-driving arrest on July 22, 2023.  According to court documents, Griffen signed the plea agreement on Feb.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 24, 2021
Everson Griffen has exited home, is 'getting the care he needs'

Vikings say Everson Griffen has exited home, is 'getting the care he needs'

The Minnesota Vikings have offered an encouraging update regarding troubled defensive end Everson Griffen.

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Vikings working with police to resolve Everson Griffen crisis

Vikings working with police to resolve Everson Griffen crisis

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen generated concern when he called 911 after 3 a.m. Wednesday to report an intruder was attempting to kill him inside his home.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 17, 2021
Vikings' Everson Griffen injured in deer-related car accident

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Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen will miss Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals after he was involved in a car accident.

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Everson Griffen re-signs with Vikings again

Four-time Pro Bowl DE Everson Griffen re-signs with Vikings again

Griffen will enter Week 1 later this month seventh all-time in franchise history with 74.5 career regular-season sacks. 

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23, 2021
Vikings expected to sign veteran pass-rusher Everson Griffen

Vikings expected to sign veteran pass-rusher Everson Griffen

The four-time Pro-Bowler is expected to return to his original NFL home. 

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NFL News / Yardbarker / July 3, 2021
Everson Griffen wants to return to Vikings

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 27, 2020
Cowboys trade Pro Bowl DE Everson Griffen to Lions

Cowboys trade Pro Bowl DE Everson Griffen to Lions

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / October 26, 2020
Cowboys put Pro Bowl DE Everson Griffen on trade block?

Cowboys put Pro Bowl DE Everson Griffen on trade block?

Dallas is potentially a win over Philadelphia (2-4-1) away from sitting atop the division standings, but that apparently isn't stopping the Cowboys from shopping Griffen to a contender that desires a defensive rental. 

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