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Vikings, Law Enforcement, Mental Health Professionals Respond To Everson Griffen’s Home After Social Media Post

MINNETRISTA, Minn. (WCCO) — The Minnesota Vikings say team representatives and mental health professionals are at Everson Griffen’s home Wednesday, caring for the defensive end.

Earlier in the day, a video was posted to Griffen’s Instagram account in which Griffen said someone was trying to kill him in his home.

Griffen can be seen holding what appears to be a gun in the video, which he says is registered to him.

“Our only concern at this time is the safety and well-being of Everson and his family,” the Vikings said in a statement. “We will have further comment at the appropriate time.