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Vikings' Everson Griffen on NFI list, out after scary incident at his home

The Minnesota Vikings sent defensive end Everson Griffen to the reserve/non-football illness list on Friday, meaning he will be sidelined for at least three games.

Griffen was transported to a mental health facility Wednesday after he made disturbing Instagram posts and called 911 about an intruder at his home.

The #Vikings have placed DE Everson Griffen on Reserve/Non-Football Illness.

Everson Griffen transported to mental health facility

Police said Griffen called 911 around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, saying that someone was inside his home.