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Ex-MN Viking Player Arrested On Suspicion Of Drinking While Driving

Everson Griffen, who still lives in Mound, was arrested on fourth-degree DUI over the weekend.

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Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen stands on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen stands on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, file)

CHANHASSEN, MN — Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen was arrested in Chanhassen over the weekend on suspicion of drinking while driving.

Griffen, 35, of Mound was booked into the Carver County Jail at 12:41 p.m. Saturday on fourth degree DUI (operate a motor vehicle over 0.08 within two hours).

He was released exactly an hour later on no bail, jail documents show.

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