Former Vikings Player Everson Griffen Arrested on I-394
Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen was arrested early Wednesday morning on I-394 in Minneapolis after reportedly refusing to leave the freeway when ordered by a state trooper.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 26, 2026 —
Everson Griffen, a former defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings, was arrested early Wednesday morning on Interstate 394 in Minneapolis.
The arrest occurred after Griffen reportedly refused to exit the freeway when instructed to do so by a state trooper. The exact details leading up to the trooper’s order were not immediately available.
Griffen played for the Vikings for 10 seasons before departing the team. His NFL career included significant contributions on the defensive line. The circumstances surrounding his interaction with law enforcement on I-394 are currently under investigation.
No further information regarding the charges filed or the specific sequence of events was provided at the time of this report. The Minnesota State Patrol is expected to release additional details as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Pattee on kstp.com, see more information here.
