MINNEAPOLIS (AP/WCCO) — Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen has been sidelined indefinitely by a situation that has caused concern within the organization about his well-being.
Griffen was ruled out on the pregame injury report against Buffalo on Sunday because of what was listed as knee trouble. When asked afterward why Griffen wasn’t on the sideline, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said the ninth-year player and three-time Pro Bowl pick was dealing with a “personal matter.” He did not elaborate.
Griffen did not take part in on-field activities at team headquarters on Monday, and the reason for the absence on the injury report was listed as both the knee and “not injury related.