When the name of Everson Griffen was on the Vikings' list of inactives ninety minutes before kickoff on Sunday, it came as a huge surprise. After all, Griffen was not even listed on the team's final injury report that was released on Friday.
According to Pro Football Talk, apparently the NFL is going to take a closer look at the circumstances behind that deactivation.
The NFL requires any team who has a player with an injury or illness that could impact his ability to play after 4:00 p.m. ET on the Friday preceding a Sunday game to announce the injury to the local media (including the Associated Press) and the network televising the game.