Back in 2014, the Minnesota Vikings took a chance on Everson Griffen. Despite starting just one game during his first four seasons with the Vikings, Griffen was given a five-year, $42.5 million contract to stay in purple and be one of the team’s two starting defensive ends.
It was a gamble, but it was definitely one that ended up paying off for Minnesota. Since moving Griffen into the starting lineup in 2014, he has developed into one of the NFL’s top pass rushers and one of the best defensive ends to ever play for the Vikings.