Vikings' Everson Griffen on his mental health: 'I've learned it's OK to seek help'

Vikings' Everson Griffen on his mental health: 'I've learned it's OK to seek help'

Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen talked candidly Thursday about seeking help after missing five games last season to address concerns for his mental health. Griffen had one sack in last week's win over Atlanta.

Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen talked candidly Thursday about seeking help after missing five games last season to address concerns for his mental health. Griffen had one sack in last week's win over Atlanta.

Everson Griffen: 'The biggest thing I've learned is it's OK to seek help'
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Everson Griffen: 'The biggest thing I've learned is it's OK to seek help'

Minnesota Vikings DE Everson Griffen talked candidly that ?it feels good to be back with my boys.?He also talked about his mental health from last season, saying ?the biggest thing I?ve learned is it?s OK to seek help.?

Minnesota Vikings DE Everson Griffen talked candidly that ?it feels good to be back with my boys.?He also talked about his mental health from last season, saying ?the biggest thing I?ve learned is it?s OK to seek help.?

Vikings safety Anthony Harris named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

Vikings safety Anthony Harris named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after Sunday's win over Atlanta in which he intercepted two passes that led to two touchdowns for his team. 

Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after Sunday's win over Atlanta in which he intercepted two passes that led to two touchdowns for his team. 

Zimmer cautions Vikings after first win: It's 'Overreaction Monday'

Zimmer cautions Vikings after first win: It's 'Overreaction Monday'

Mike Zimmer pointed out very quickly to his team in the locker room after the Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-12 on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium that it’s only one game.

Mike Zimmer pointed out very quickly to his team in the locker room after the Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-12 on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium that it’s only one game.

Cousins has 'unique game' as Vikings beat Falcons, 28-12

Cousins has 'unique game' as Vikings beat Falcons, 28-12

It's a simple formula for the Minnesota Vikings to win games when it’s efficient, and it doesn’t require Kirk Cousins to be a hero despite his $84 million contract.

It's a simple formula for the Minnesota Vikings to win games when it’s efficient, and it doesn’t require Kirk Cousins to be a hero despite his $84 million contract.

Vikings dominate Falcons, win opener 28-12

Vikings dominate Falcons, win opener 28-12

The Minnesota Vikings couldn’t have asked for a much better start to the 2019 season in front of more than 65,000 fans at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The Minnesota Vikings couldn’t have asked for a much better start to the 2019 season in front of more than 65,000 fans at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Vikings 1-on-1: Alexander Mattison

Vikings 1-on-1: Alexander Mattison

FOX 9's Dawn Mitchell sat down with Vikings rookie running back Alexander Mattison ahead of his NFL debut.

FOX 9's Dawn Mitchell sat down with Vikings rookie running back Alexander Mattison ahead of his NFL debut.

Vikings fans get ready for season start with kickoff rally

Vikings fans get ready for season start with kickoff rally

Vikings fans packed Commons Park outside U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday as the team got ready for the start of the regular season.

Vikings fans packed Commons Park outside U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday as the team got ready for the start of the regular season.

Cousins on high expectations for Vikings in 2019: 'It's all talk'

Cousins on high expectations for Vikings in 2019: 'It's all talk'

After nearly sixth months of offseason workouts, minicamp, organized team activities and Training Camp, the Minnesota Vikings kick off a highly-anticipated 2019 season Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. It’s a fresh start for a team that badly needs it.

After nearly sixth months of offseason workouts, minicamp, organized team activities and Training Camp, the Minnesota Vikings kick off a highly-anticipated 2019 season Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. It’s a fresh start for a team that badly needs it.

Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph previews upcoming season
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Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph previews upcoming season

Kyle Rudolph sat down on Vikings Live Thursday to take a look at the season ahead and a charity project he's working on...

Kyle Rudolph sat down on Vikings Live Thursday to take a look at the season ahead and a charity project he's working on...

Brett Favre picks Packers to win NFC North

Brett Favre picks Packers to win NFC North

Turning his back on his old team, former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre told TMZ he is picking the Green Bay Packers to win the NFC North.

Turning his back on his old team, former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre told TMZ he is picking the Green Bay Packers to win the NFC North.

Josh Doctson joining Vikings was a 'no-brainer'

Josh Doctson joining Vikings was a 'no-brainer'

Josh Doctson admitted Wednesday it feels good to be wearing a purple jersey again.

Josh Doctson admitted Wednesday it feels good to be wearing a purple jersey again.

Preseason hero QB Kyle Sloter among Vikings final roster cuts

Preseason hero QB Kyle Sloter among Vikings final roster cuts

Preseason MVP Kyle Sloter was among the players cut Saturday as the Vikings trimmed down their roster to the 53-man squad.

Preseason MVP Kyle Sloter was among the players cut Saturday as the Vikings trimmed down their roster to the 53-man squad.

Vikings parting ways with Laquon Treadwell

Vikings parting ways with Laquon Treadwell

The Vikings and the rest of the NFL teams have to trim their rosters to 53 players Saturday by 3 p.m. eastern time. According to Ian Rapoport with the NFL Network, the Vikings are expected to release Treadwell if they can’t work out a trade for him.

The Vikings and the rest of the NFL teams have to trim their rosters to 53 players Saturday by 3 p.m. eastern time. According to Ian Rapoport with the NFL Network, the Vikings are expected to release Treadwell if they can’t work out a trade for him.