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Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen has struggled for several weeks against a serious mental health problem and is currently undergoing an assessment at a local hospital, reported NFL Tom Pelissero on Tuesday. Network.
Griffen was able to play in the Vikings' first two games of the season, registering a half-sack at each competition, but "the situation became unmanageable last week when they dismissed Bills". Good morning football.
Vikings' coach, Mike Zimmer, told the press after Sunday's loss to the Bills that Griffen was not playing because of a personal problem.
"Two sources from the team contacted me specifically to refute a report that Griffen had been arrested this weekend in connection with a robbery attempt in one of his teammate's homes," he said. Pelissero said.
Vikings general manager Rick Spielman issued the following statement Monday night:
"We are aware of the situation regarding Everson Griffen and certainly concerned about what we have heard.We focus on the well-being of Everson and provide the proper support to him and his family."
The Vikings will face the Rams Thursday night in Los Angeles, but Pelissero said it was unlikely Griffen would be active for the game.
Griffen signed a $ 58 million four-year contract extension with the Vikings in 2017.
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