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- Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen randomly took shots at Kirk Cousins and said that he didn’t want to re-sign with Minnesota.
- He has now resigned with Minnesota and an apology is in order.
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Everson Griffen is being forced to kiss some ass after showing his. The Minnesota Vikings announced on Monday that they are signing the 33-year-old defensive end, who played for the organization from 2010 through 2019.
Officially 💯% Real
The #Vikings have signed DE @EversonGriffen!
📰: https://t.co/L2jT6M2VNP pic.twitter.com/GEGmiUVi4u
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) August 23, 2021
That might make things tense in the locker room.
Earlier this year, Griffen went viral for taking shots at Vikings starting quarterback Kirk Cousins. In a since-deleted thread, the four-time Pro Bowlers said that Cousins is “ass.”
He even doubled-down, denying that he was hacked in a tweet that is still up.
Hacked my ass
— Everson Griffen (@EversonGriffen) January 9, 2021
Griffin did not have any plans on re-joining Minnesota at the time.
One final note on this: Everson Griffen does want to return to the Vikings, per a source. He’s training in hopes of signing a deal. Free agency opens in March. We’ll see if the Vikings have interest in him.
— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) January 8, 2021
Well, now he’s back. And Kirk Cousins is his quarterback. Awkward.
Griffen apologized for his tweets shortly after they caused quite a commotion. The apology that was specifically directed toward Cousins has also been deleted.
“I’m sorry for posting that about Kirk. It’s not right for me to call people out. I apologize for hurting him. I’m very grateful and thankful.”
The other tweet apologized to the team.
@vikings I’m sorry for saying anything negative. I love this organization. Vikings will always have a place in my heart. If you want it, go get it. All love for for real.
— Everson Griffen (@EversonGriffen) January 9, 2021
Despite the informal apology, Griffen wants to make things right in person now that he’s back in the Vikings organization.
Everson Griffen said he plans to apologize to Kirk Cousins for his insulting tweets about the QB. Griffen said he’s already apologized to Mike Zimmer.
— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) August 23, 2021
Griffen, who spent the first 10 years of his career with Minnesota, signed a one-year deal with Dallas last season before being traded to Detroit. He will return to the Land of 10,000 Lakes with an apology in order.