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FILE- In this Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Everson Griffen (97) celebrates after winning an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas. Griffen's debut with the Detroit Lions will come against a former team the Minnesota Vikings. Griffen played 10 seasons with the Vikings from 2010-19. He was with Dallas this season before the Lions acquired the defensive end in a trade last week. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

Griffen sounds off on Zimmer’s ‘good player’ comment

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Everson Griffen celebrates after the team's win in an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas. The Detroit Lions have acquired Griffen from the Cowboys for a conditional draft pick. The Cowboys announced the deal Tuesday night, Oct. 27. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

Newly acquired DE Griffen can’t join Lions until next week

Associated Press

Lions acquire DE Griffen from Cowboys for conditional pick

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

File-Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen celebrates a sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a contract with longtime Minnesota defensive end Everson Griffen, a person with knowledge of the deal said Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. Griffen is the latest addition of a pass rusher with a pedigree for the Cowboys, who signed former San Francisco end Aldon Smith during the offseason. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

AP source: Cowboys agree to deal with pass rusher Griffen

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

AP source: Vikings DE Griffen to void deal, hit free agency

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019 file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Minneapolis. After a rough 2018 season when he went on hiatus for mental health treatment, Griffen has been playing as strong as ever in his 10th year in the league. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Everson Griffen’s return to form energizes Vikings defense

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen addresses the media during an NFL football news conference, in Eden Prairie, Minn. Everson Griffen is back with the team after a five-week hiatus to receive treatment for mental illness. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Vikings ease Griffen in, unsure if he plays against Saints

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Griffen to rejoin Vikings after mental health evaluation

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, in Green Bay, Wis. The Vikings are allowing the sixth-highest passer rating in the NFL one-quarter of the way through this season. One problem has been a pass rush negated by rollouts and misdirections cleverly used by opponents. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) ** FILE **

Everson Griffen not returning to Vikings soon due to mental health

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, file 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. (AP Photo/Mark Reis, File)

Vikings DE Griffen remains out with mental health trouble

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings' Everson Griffen warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) ** FILE **

Everson Griffen, Vikings player, in hospital after being linked to hotel threats

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, file 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. (AP Photo/Mark Reis, File)

Vikings DE Griffen on leave; team concerned about well-being

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive back Harrison Smith (22) runs up field between Jacksonville Jaguars' James O'Shaughnessy, left, and Leonard Fournette, right, after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, in Minneapolis. The Vikings play at the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 16. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Vikings D preparing for all scenarios with Rodgers, Packers

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) stands on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. Griffen was only a part-time player for his first four seasons in the league. The last four years, he's become a workhorse defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings and one of the most effective pass rushers in the league. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)

Durable Vikings DE Griffen: ‘I take care of my body.’

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Vikings’ Griffen named NFC defensive player of month

Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen celebrates after sacking Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings have signed the two-time Pro Bowler to a contract extension, the team announced Wednesday, July 26, 2017.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

As others loom, Vikings get Griffen extension done early

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Everson Griffen overly eager to pay back Vikings

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

AP sources: Vikings agree with Griffen, Brinkley

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, runs past St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar on his way to a 52-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Adrian Peterson runs for 212 yards, Vikings take down Rams 36-22

By R.B. Fallstrom - Associated Press

Rookie Ballard making good 1st impression

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press