Defensive end Everson Griffen is one of the best veteran free agents still available with ready-to-open training camps in the league and a team that has seen a lot of him over the years is reportedly interested in the Viking join his defense.
NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reports that the Packers are among the teams that have expressed interest in Griffen’s services. He adds that there is also interest from Griffen, but there are no signs that a deal is imminent.
Griffen would join a Packers Defense that already has Preston Smith and Za’Darius Smith going out of bounds. They also have 2019 first-round pick Rashan Gary for their second NFL season.
The Vikings didn’t shut the door to bring Griffen back for an eleventh season with the team in May, but nothing has materialized in the past two months. His 74.5 sacks rank fourth in franchise history.