Everson Griffen

According to the NFL Network and ESPN's Courtney Cronin, the Minnesota Vikings are bringing back defensive end Everson Griffen.

One of the big decisions the Minnesota Vikings have to decide on is whether or not to keep or get rid of defensive end Everson Griffen.

Griffin returns to the field for the Vikings this week after a lengthy absence as he dealt with some mental health issues.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings Everson Griffen has been named NFC defensive player of the month for October after recording 6 sacks in five games.

Everson Griffen will be staying in Minnesota a lot longer. The Vikings have signed Griffen to a new four-year contract extension.

The Minnesota Vikings and Everson Griffin have agreed on a new deal. ESPN is reporting that the deal is worth $42.5 million, with $20 million guaranteed.

The Minnesota Vikings weren’t sure if they could count on Everson Griffen after two spotty seasons, despite the potential he flashed as a pass rusher. But Griffen has proven his worth and helped strengthen the Minnesota defense at a critical time.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen missed practice on Thursday after the sudden death of his mother.