Ex-Vikings defensive finish Everson Griffen arrested on suspicion of DUI

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive finish Everson Griffen was reportedly arrested on suspicion of DUI on Saturday, jail information present. 

Griffen, 35, was booked into Carver County Jail at 12:41 p.m. and launched an hour later, information present.

He was booked for fourth-degree DUI, DUI and DUI-Function a Motor Automobile Over 0.08, the Carver County Jail reserving roster reveals. 

KSTP, the ABC station in St. Paul, first reported the arrest.

Griffen was part of the Vikings from 2010 to 2019, after which once more in 2021 — which was his most up-to-date NFL season.

His historical past with psychological well being has been well-documented through the years.

In 2021 he revealed publicly that he had bipolar dysfunction after an incident that 12 months the place police and psychological well being professionals had reported to his house attributable to an Instagram video that raised considerations. 

One other incident occurred in 2018 at the Hotel Ivy in Minneapolis.

Griffen had been drafted by the Vikings within the fourth spherical of the 2010 NFL Draft earlier than happening to play 11 seasons in Minnesota.

He made 4 Professional Bowl appearances throughout his time there and owns the fourth-highest sack whole within the Vikings’ historical past with 79.5 sacks.

He additionally had temporary stints with the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. 

This has been a tricky week for Vikings followers, who’ve needed to take care of one other off-the-field subject involving a participant, too.

Final week, rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison was cited for dashing and reckless driving after going 140 MPH in a 55-MPH zone. 

Addison launched a press release the next day apologizing for his actions. 

“Yesterday morning I made a mistake and used poor judgment. I acknowledge and personal that. I’m going to study from this and never repeat the habits. I’m actually sorry,” he mentioned.