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Vikings' Everson Griffen swerved to avoid deer, suffered concussion in car accident

Defensive end Everson Griffen, one of four Vikings ruled out of Sunday's game at Arizona, was involved in a car accident while swerving to miss a deer en route to TCO Performance Center on Thursday morning, coach Mike Zimmer said on Friday.

Also ruled out for Sunday's game were linebacker Anthony Barr (knee), left tackle Christian Darrisaw (groin) and special teamer Harrison Hand (hamstring).

Linebacker Eric Kendricks (quadriceps) was listed as questionable but should play, Zimmer said.

Griffen, who suffered a concussion in the accident, had one pressure and a near sack while playing 28 snaps in last week's loss at Cincinnati.