Vikings DE Everson Griffen remains out with mental health trouble
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In this Aug. 11 photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Denver. Griffen has been sidelined indefinitely by an undisclosed situation that has caused concern within the organization about his well-being.
EAGAN, Minn. >> Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen remains away from the team indefinitely because of mental health trouble that boiled over the past week.
Coach Mike Zimmer said today that Griffen will not travel with the Vikings for their game Thursday against the Los Angeles Rams.
Griffen was held out because of a knee injury Sunday when the Vikings lost to the Buffalo Bills, but he was in no condition to play after a scary series of incidents Saturday.
According to police in Minnetrista, the suburb where he lives, Griffen was acting erratically and making comments about people trying to kill him. He was eventually transported by ambulance to an area hospital for evaluation.
The 30-year-old Griffen is a three-time Pro Bowl pick.
