Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen remains away from the team indefinitely because of mental health trouble that boiled over the past week.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen has been selected as the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. The NFL announced the awards Wednesday. Griffen had two key sacks Sunday in the win at Green Bay that gave the NFC North title to the Vikings.
Viking defensive end Everson Griffen missed practice Thursday after he was informed of the sudden death of his mother. Coach Leslie Fraizer said Thursday that police arrived at the team's headquarters on Wednesday to inform Griffen of the news. The details of Griffen's mother's death were not immediately known. Sabrina Scott has been visiting her son in Eden Prairie when she suddenly died Wednesday.
Minnesota Viking defensive end Everson Griffen was arrested Monday in Los Angeles after allegedly assaulting and fleeing a police officer. He was pulled over for a routine traffic stop and a struggle ensued.