Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen left his home and is getting the assistance he needs following an incident involving local law enforcement, per a team statement.
Minnesota's latest statement comes hours after Vikings officials, team mental health professionals and local police had been at Griffen's home earlier Wednesday morning, according to a statement from the Minnetrista Police Department.
"We are thankful to the Hennepin County's Sheriff's Offices, the Carver's County Sheriff's Office, the Minnetrista Police Department and the Orono Police Department for their quick response and dedication to ensuing the situation ended peacefully," the statement said.