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The Minnesota Vikings say they’re concerned for the health of Everson Griffen … after the defensive end posted a series of disturbing things on his social media page Wednesday — including a video of him waving a gun.
Griffen sent out the scary posts overnight … and in the terrifying video, which is roughly 30 seconds in length, the 33-year-old can be seen staring wide-eyed and speaking quickly with a firearm in his hand.
“Yo, yo, yo,” Griffen can be heard saying. “I’m in my house. N*****s trying to pop me. I still got clips left. This is my gun.”
BREAKING: #Vikings DE Everson Griffen has made some concerning post on his IG. Posting text messages where it seems like Everson may be in danger.
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Griffen also shared screenshots of a series of troubling text messages that he allegedly sent … appearing to show him asking for help while saying, “People are trying to kill me.”
The Vikings said in a statement Wednesday morning that they are aware of it all and are concerned … adding that they have been in contact with Griffen.
“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,” the team said.
“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.”
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Head coach Mike Zimmer, meanwhile, added that he’s worried for Griffen as well — and said he was not sure if his player was “safe.”
“We’re only concerned about his well-being,” Zimmer said.
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Griffen has battled mental health issues in the past … including an incident in 2018, in which cops say he jumped out of an ambulance after he feared “someone was going to shoot him.”
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