Vikings release, re-sign Everson Griffen; IR moves announced
Longtime Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen was re-signed Wednesday shortly after being released Tuesday.
The move gave the Vikings roster flexibility and an ability to delay injured reserve decisions till after the NFL's cutdown deadline; delaying a day allowed players placed on injured reserve to return this season.
Ultimately, the Vikings placed tight end Irv Smith Jr., running back Kene Nwangwu and wide