Vikings Release Statement After Everson Griffen’s Video of Him Wielding Gun

The Minnesota Vikings have released a statement addressing an incident involving defensive end Everson Griffen, who posted a frightening video overnight of him wielding a handgun inside his home, claiming people were trying to kill him.

“Vikings representatives and the team’s mental health professionals have been on-site at Everson Griffen’s home since early this morning and are cooperating with law enforcement/ Our only concern at this time is the safety and well-being of Everson and his family. We will have further comment at the appropriate time.”

Early Wednesday morning, Griffen took to Instagram to post text messages he sent to his agent Brian Murphy, asking for help, telling Murphy to call 911 and saying, “People are trying to kill me.”