Originally a fourth-round draft choice of Minnesota in 2010, Griffen signs up with a Cowboys pass rush that lost Robert Quinn in totally free firm but still boasts All-Pro DeMarcus Lawrence, Tyrone Crawford, Aldon Smith and possibly Randy Gregory, whos waiting for reinstatement. Considering that he became a full-time starter in 2014, Griffen is among only 2 protective lineman– alongside seasonal Pro Bowler Aaron Donald– with more than 55 sacks, 135 quarterback hits and four Pro Bowl selections. He logged 8 sacks for the Vikings in 2019.
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Perhaps the leading free agent still offered at the start of training camp, long time Minnesota Vikings pass rush Everson Griffen has actually lastly discovered a house. Nearly 6 months after pulling out of his agreement with Minnesota, the previous Pro Bowler has signed with the Dallas Cowboys, as first reported by NFL Networks Ian Rapoport and verified by CBS Sports NFL insider Patrik Walker, ending up being the current big name to join a revamped defensive line.
The Cowboys initially revealed interest in the 32-year-old Griffen back in March, as Walker reported, however the defensive end was long expected to discover a larger deal elsewhere. The Cleveland Browns and Seattle Seahawks, amongst other groups, were apparently also interested in Griffen, who had not totally ruled out a return to the Vikings. According to Rapoport, both Seattle and Minnesota recently “went back and forth” with the pass rush while the Cowboys “quietly went to work” to secure him.
Griffen isnt the very first notable addition to the Cowboys front four this offseason. Not long after the veteran initially struck the marketplace, Dallas signed six-time Pro Bowl defensive deal with Gerald McCoy, the longtime Carolina Panthers star, to a three-year deal. Then in April, the Cowboys doubled down on D-line supports by adding McCoys former Carolina teammate Dontari Poe.
