Everson Griffen is in the concussion protocol as a outcomes of an contemporary incidence.
The extinct edge rusher is rarely any longer going to play Sunday as a outcome of a concussion sustained in a car accident Thursday morning. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer told reporters Griffen swerved to address up away from hitting a deer, ensuing in the accident.
Griffen played 28 snaps (41.2 percent) in Minnesota’s Week 1 additional time loss to Cincinnati and did no longer file a take care of. At 33 years mature, the four-time Pro Bowler is a depth defender who will play a rotational role inner Minnesota’s defense. He’ll be unavailable for a week following his off-self-discipline accident.
Joining Griffen on the sideline are linebacker Anthony Barr (knee), take care of Christian Darrisaw (groin) and cornerback Harrison Hand (hamstring). Linebacker Eric Kendricks (quadriceps) is questionable.
