- Everson Griffen finally breaks silence after incident with loaded gun
- Everson Griffen mental health: What do we know about his past struggles?
He was a good and productive player during his time on the gridiron, but he now faces severe problems with the law. Former Minnesota Viking star Everson Griffen was arrested late Tuesday night after a trooper pulled him citing probable cause DWI. According to police reports, he is suspected of driving his Bentley under the influence.
According to State Patrol, the 36-year-old was spotted driving on Interstate 35 West in Minneapolis near midnight when the trooper pulled him over and observed visible signs of impairment.
Two engers accompanied Griffen in the car and the state trooper described the vehicle as reeking of alcohol, but that was not all. Authorities also discovered a small ball full of white powder, which was field tested and identified as cocaine, incurring more penalties for an already complicated arrest.
This is not the first time that he has had trouble with the law
Everson Griffen played for the Vikings from 2010 to 2019 and then returned to the team in 2021 and played in nine games. He has not played since his last stint in Minnesota.
He was arrested last year in Carver County, Minnesota, for a suspected DWI, and that is only on of many events that has led to problems for him. The former NFL defensive star underwent a mental health evaluation after the Minneapolis Police Department arrested the four-time Pro Bowler in 2018. Griffen threatened to shoot a person at the Hotel Ivy.
After that, the Vikings requested that Griffen undergo the evaluation and it was later revealed that he suffers from bipolar disorder. In 2021, Griffen was involved in an erratic scene where he live-streamed himself with a weapon and claimed he was defending himself from a supposed intruder in his home.