Thanks to a widely-expected move from defensive end Everson Griffen, the Vikings acquired some relief for their tenuous cap situation heading into the new league year next month. Their time with the fourth-leading pass rusher in team history, though, could be at its end.
Griffen, according to a league source, has exercised the option to void the final three years of his deal, making him a free agent for the first time in his career. The Vikings gave Griffen the option when they renegotiated his contract before the 2019 season, provided he played at least 57 percent of their defensive snaps and posted at least six sacks.