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Vikings' Griffen: 'Rough year' with mental health

EAGAN, Minn. - Everson Griffen offered an introspective look at his life over the last few months and discussed the difficulties that came with returning to the field while dealing with personal issues related to his mental health.

At the start of offseason workouts, the Minnesota Vikings defensive end said he's in a place where he finally feels like himself again after a 'rough year.' Griffen was hospitalized when concerns arose over his well-being last September which led to him miss five weeks of the 2018 season.

"It's a progression each and every day," Griffen said.