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Gallery: Everson Griffen’s 2019 season with the Vikings

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) celebrates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) in the first quarter during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Uscp 71xb6nzxky91i3cxus6e Original Syndication: PackersNews Syndication: Unknown

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) celebrates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) in the first quarter during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Uscp 71xb6nzxky91i3cxus6e Original Syndication: PackersNews

Jan 26, 2020; Orlando, Florida, USA; AFC quarterback Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens (8) throws the ball under pressure from NFC defensive end Everson Griffen of the Minnesota Vikings (97) in the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2020; Kissimmee, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tackle Lane Johnson (65) defends against Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (93) during NFC Practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2020; Kissimmee, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tackle Lane Johnson (65) defends against Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (93) during NFC Practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 11, 2020; Santa Clara, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) interacts with fans before the start of the game against the San Francisco 49ers in a NFC Divisional Round playoff football game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 5, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the third quarter of a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 5, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) celebrates after a sack against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 5, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) and defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) sack New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first quarter of a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 5, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) and defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) sack New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first quarter of a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 5, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) and defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) sack New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first quarter of a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 5, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) and defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) sack New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first quarter of a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 29, 2019; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) and Chicago Bears cornerback Prince Amukamara (20) after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 29, 2019; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) and defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) warm up prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2019; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2019; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) and wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) take the field prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2019; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) and wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) take the field prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2019; Carson, CA, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) and Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) zero in on Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) during the third quarter at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2019; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) is defended by Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) and defensive end Everson Griffen (97) during the first quarter at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2019; Carson, CA, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) works against Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry (86) during the first quarter at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) and defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) react after a play during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) and defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) react after a play during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) reacts after sacking Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough (10) during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) reacts after sacking Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough (10) during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) reacts during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) during team intros prior to the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) reacts prior to the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 2, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) breaks a tackle by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) and free safety Harrison Smith (22) during the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 2, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) rolls out to pass against Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) during the first quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 17, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) celebrates after making a stop in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 17, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) reacts to a penalty on the field during a game against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 17, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) walks on to the field prior to a game against the Denver Broncos at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Ludeman-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) prepares to defend against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Nov 10, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 10, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) on the field before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Moore (8) throws a pass under pressure from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Nov 3, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) talks with Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) after the game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 3, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (26) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 24, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 13, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) returns an interception against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) sacks New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) in the second half. The New York Giants lose to the Minnesota Vikings, 28-10, in NFL Week 5 on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford. Nyg Vs Min Week 5

Oct 6, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 6, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks to pass against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson (50) and defensive end Everson Griffen (97) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 6, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 6, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) during warm up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) is injured as he fumbles and is pulled down by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter and Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) watches during the half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) runs with the ball as Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Sep 22, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Everson Griffen (97) and Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) talk after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 22, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) in action against the Oakland Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 22, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Everson Griffen (97) sacks Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 22, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 22, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 15, 2019; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (30) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 15, 2019; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass under pressure for Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) during the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) and defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) celebrate during a game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Ludeman-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) reacts during the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Ludeman-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) reacts during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Ludeman-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) takes the field prior to a game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Ludeman-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) runs on to the field during team introductions before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) runs on to the field during team introductions before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) runs on to the field during team introductions before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 24: Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings and Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals talk during a break in the action in the second quarter of pre-season play at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 24: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals avoids the pressure from Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter of pre-season play at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 24: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals avoids the pressure from Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter of pre-season play at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 24: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals avoids the pressure from Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter of pre-season play at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

Aug 18, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Everson Griffen (97) takes the field before the game against Seattle Seahawks at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports