Griffin registered three tackles (three solo), three pass deflections and an interception in Minnesota's 31-29 win over the Packers on Sunday. Griffin managed to record an interception for just the second time since 2021. He will look to build off this strong performance and produce again versus the Jets next week.
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Team
Minnesota Vikings
Birthdate
7/20/1995 (29)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'0", 202 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 3; Pk (SEA)
Birthplace
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Position
CB
College
UCF
Experience
8 seasons
Career History
Minnesota Vikings
2024-Present
(1 season)
Houston Texans
2023-2024
(1 season)
Carolina Panthers
2023-2023
(1 season)
Jacksonville Jaguars
2021-2023
(2 seasons)
Seattle Seahawks
2017-2021
(4 seasons)
Griffin registered three tackles (three solo), three pass deflections and an interception in Minnesota's 31-29 win over the Packers on Sunday. Griffin managed to record an interception for just the second time since 2021. He will look to build off this strong performance and produce again versus the Jets next week.
Griffin had three total tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's win over Houston. Griffin played on 47 of the defense's 67 snaps as he's getting significant playing time as the third cornerback in dime packages (the Vikings mostly use three safeties in their base configuration).
Griffin (hamstring) returned to practice Tuesday, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Griffin hadn't practiced since late July due to the issue, so expect him to be eased back into action. He's unlikely to play in any preseason games but looks on track to play Week 1 of the regular season. He's expected to start opposite Stephon Gilmore with Byron Murphy Jr. playing in the slot.
Griffin missed Saturday's preseason win over Las Vegas due to a hamstring injury, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Griffin hasn't practiced since late July due to the issue and the severity of the injury isn't clear. The Vikings are struggling with corner back depth with Byron Murphy coming back from a knee injury, Mekhi Blackmon lost to a torn ACL and the death of 2024 fourth-round draft pick Khyree Jackson in a car accident.
Griffin is dealing with a soft tissue injury to his left leg, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. Griffin signed with Minnesota in March and has a chance to earn a starting role at cornerback with his new team, but he'll be held out of practice for a period while recovering from the leg issue. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Saturday that "it might be a week or so" before Griffin returns, so it doesn't appear that the injury is going to prevent him from being ready to suit up when the regular season rolls around.
Griffin signed a contract with the Vikings on Tuesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. Griffin finished his 2023 campaign with Carolina after being waived by the Texans in November. The veteran corner appeared in a total of 13 games between the two teams, making 39 combined tackles and defending four passes, including his first interception since 2020. A Pro Bowler in 2019, Griffin will have the opportunity to bolster Minnesota's depth in the secondary.