Everson Griffen 'Desperate' to Play for Minnesota Vikings

Defensive end Everson Griffen wants to play in the NFC North in 2021.

John Maakaron | Jul 5, 2021

Former Detroit Lions defensive end Everson Griffen is still seeking a reunion with the Minnesota Vikings in 2021. The 33-year-old remains a free agent in search of a team ahead of the upcoming season.

In October of 2020, former Lions general manager Bob Quinn gave up a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for Griffen.

While in Detroit, he racked up 3.5 sacks, and totaled 15 pressures in seven games. Griffen carried the second-highest Pro Football Focus pass-rush grade on the team.

NFL writer Sean Borman reported via Twitter, “Paul Allen on KFAN said DE Everson Griffen ‘desperately wants to come back to the Minnesota #Vikings.' ... Allen also mentioned Griffen still has people in his corner with the team."

According to The Spun, "Griffen is still a free agent. The Vikings are in need of a defensive end. If Cousins and Minnesota are willing to put Griffen’s previous comments behind them, a signing would make sense. Griffen would love to return to the Vikings."

Paul Allen on KFAN said DE Everson Griffen “desperately wants to come back to the Minnesota #Vikings.”

Griffen texted Allen that he “bleeped up” with his tweets regarding Cousins and that it was wrong.

Allen also mentioned Griffen still has people in his corner with the team
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At the beginning of the year, Griffen posted unflattering comments online about the Vikings current signal-caller. He has since expressed his regret at making those comments and would welcome a return back to Minnesota.

He recorded a total of 74.5 sacks during his time with the Lions NFC North rival, which is the fourth-most in Vikings franchise history.

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Published Jul 5, 2021

JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!