The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday afternoon that defensive end Everson Griffen peacefully exited his home without incident and was receiving care after police and team mental health professionals responded to a 911 call made by Griffen on Wednesday morning.

Everson Griffen is in the concussion protocol as a result of an unusual occurrence. Follow here for the latest injury news ahead of Week 2.

The Vikings have signed DE Everson Griffen on Wednesday after using the roster spot he vacated Tuesday to execute corresponding moves.

Everson Griffen returned to the Vikings with a mix of remorse and gratitude for being back with the team he knew well. His stay lasted eight days. The Vikings released Griffen as part of the team's cuts to 53 on Tuesday, the team announced.

Will it be Cam Newton or Mac Jones who shines brightest for the Patriots against the Giants on Sunday? Chase Goodbread spotlights one thing to watch for from all 32 teams in preseason Week 3.

Everson Griffen is getting his wish. The veteran defensive lineman signed with the Minnesota Vikings on Monday. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported earlier in the day that Griffen was expected to sign, barring a late-stage snag.

Everson Griffen is back in the NFC North and he's out to prove a point. The Detroit Lions pass rusher didn't appreciate being characterized by his former coach, the Vikings' Mike Zimmer, as merely a good player.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks offers four ideas for how to fix the Bears' offense. Plus, who is the NFL's best route runner?

The Cowboys have traded defensive end Everson Griffen to the Lions in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick, Ian Rapoport reported.

With Dallas sitting at 2-5 and no clear signs of improvement ahead, the Cowboys have made it known Griffen is available via trade, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday, per a source informed of the situation. 

On paper, the Dallas defensive line appeared menacing heading into the 2020 season. In reality, through two weeks, it's mostly been docile. That isn't lost on the Cowboys.

Gregg Rosenthal lists the unpleasant (the Falcons' collapse) and pleasant (Gardner Minshew's excellence) surprises through Week 2 of the 2020 NFL season. 

The Cowboys were able to scoop up a plethora of Pro Bowlers this offseason, including Dontari Poe and Everson Griffen. Jim Trotter examines the potential impact of these additions on Dallas' defense.

When Mike McCarthy was coaching the Packers, Everson Griffen was 'always a primary focus,' as a Vikings pass rusher. McCarthy is excited to have him in Dallas now for each of their first seasons with the Cowboys.

Jadeveon Clowney's return to Seattle doesn't seem likely at this point, but Pete Carroll might turn to a familiar face or two to fill the Seahawks' void up front. Seattle has interest in veteran LB Clay Matthews and DE Everson Griffen, Michael Silver reports.

NFL training camps are open, but the league is facing unprecedented challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic. Gregg Rosenthal examines how opt-outs and positive tests are impacting rosters and the free agents who remain.

After a decade in Minnesota, could Everson Griffen join a division rival? The Green Bay Packers are among the teams who have expressed interest in signing Griffen.

Monday was the deadline for unrestricted free-agent signings to count in the compensatory pick formula. Several notable unsigned players might strike deals soon thereafter.

Charley Casserly takes one last attempt at projecting the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He has three trades in the top 10 alone, including one that should excite new Bucs QB Tom Brady.

Will Tom Brady's Bucs upend the NFC? Are Drew Brees' Saints sitting comfortably above the fray? Can Kyler Murray's Cards make some noise? Marc Sessler assesses the pecking order in this loaded conference.

While the trade for Nick Foles might not have been the offseason QB move Bears fans hoped for, legit competition at the position could yield positive results, Grant Gordon writes. Get up to speed on the rest of the NFC North ahead of the 2020 draft.

Back in 2018, Everson Griffen's bizarre and frightening behavior became public spectacle. Now a free agent, the four-time Pro Bowler tells Tom Pelissero, "I'm happy that 2018 happened, because I wouldn't be sitting here today."

With the 2020 NFL Draft right around the corner, Charley Casserly digs into the men who'll be making the selections. What does each general manager's track record look like? Here are the best picks, value picks and tendencies for everyone.

Dan Hanzus unveils the 2020 Graybeards -- and this year's roster of remaining free agents contains some tantalizing talents, including Cam Newton and Jadeveon Clowney.

Who will the Cincinnati Bengals take with the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft? In his updated mock, Maurice Jones-Drew says it will indeed be a QB -- but probably not the one you think.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen refusing to leave residence after calling police.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen drops Dallas Cowboys backup quarterback Cooper Rush for a 10-yard sack on third down.

Minnesota Vikings defense forces big fumble recovery.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen buries Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield on massive fourth-down sack.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen uses a sweet spin move to record his first sack of the 2021 season.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Minnesota Vikings DE Everson Griffen will be out Sunday after sustaining a concussion in a car accident on Thursday.

Watch the Minnesota Vikings' top plays vs. the Kansas City Chiefs during Preseason Week 3.

Welcome back to Skol! Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen explodes for a takedown of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Shane Buechele.

Detroit Lions defensive end Everson Griffen collapses on Tom Brady for 7-yard sack.

Detroit Lions defensive end Everson Griffen sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.

Watch all the highlights of the Week 10 matchup between the Washington Football Team and the Detroit Lions.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reveals details of Dallas Cowboys-Detroit Lions defensive end Everson Griffen trade.

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GameDay Notebook: Week 3 updates about Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, the Dallas Cowboys pass rush.

The "Good Morning Football" crew selects the defining image of Week 2.

Watch highlights from the Week 2 game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Everson Griffen's eyes go outside his skull after onside-kick recovery.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Everson Griffin pounces on Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan for first sack as Cowboy.

NFL Network's Jane Slater shares the latest news for the Dallas Cowboys before their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

Take a first look at Dallas Cowboys defensive end Everson Griffen in full pads at Cowboys camp.

Take a look at Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott rocking a clear visor at Cowboys camp.

NFL Network's Shaun O'Hara and James Jones break down what Dallas Cowboys defensive end Everson Griffen brings to the Cowboys.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports the Dallas Cowboys will sign defensive end Everson Griffen to a one-year contract.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen records second career INT after Philadelphia Eagles' fake field goal goes awry.

See all the best plays from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen's 2018 NFL season.