Everson Griffen voided his contract with the Vikings last offseason. Minnesota would have likely been forced to release Griffen due to his large deal and the team’s salary cap situation.

Everson Griffen chases down Sam Darnold in an Oct. 17, 2021, game. Getty Images Griffen is an 11-year NFL veteran who has made the Pro Bowl four times.

Griffen made some concerning social media posts in the middle of the night and has refused to come out of his home. The Minnesota Vikings and Minnetrista Police are responding to a situation at ...

Tiffany Griffen said Everson has not been acting normal lately, and on Sunday, Sept. 16, got up in the middle of the night and left their home as he often deals with "demons" in his head.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 10: Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during pregame against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen has been sidelined indefinitely by a situation that has caused concern within the organization about his well-being.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Everson Griffen burst from his three-point stance and appeared ready to try and beat New York Giants left tackle Nate Solder with speed to the outside.

Police said Griffen called 911 around 3 a.m. local time because he said someone was inside his home and he needed help. Police said he told them he fired a weapon, but that no one was injured.

Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings walks the sidelines before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium on Oct. 31, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 14: Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings enters the stadium with the rest of the Minnesota Vikings before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi ...

Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl defensive end Everson Griffen admitted he is working through “personal issues” and said he doesn’t know exactly when he’ll return to the field in an Instagram ...

Vikings Issue Statement on Everson Griffen After He Posted Concerning Video According to local police, Griffen called 911 early Wednesday morning, telling them he fired a weapon inside the residence.