NFL Vikings’ Everson Griffen Benched for Mental Issues

Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings shouts from the sidelines to fire up his teammates during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sept. 16, 2018. Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images
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Everson Griffen of the Minnesota Vikings has been sidelined for at least two games because of erratic and aggressive behavior.

The team has insisted that the Pro-Bowl defensive end get a mental health evaluation before returning to the roster.

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