Everson Griffen made the decision to void his contract and enter free agency, but that doesn’t mean he can’t re-sign with the team.
Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer seems optimistic that will happen.
“We met with his agent yesterday, I think it was. Everson (Griffen) is a terrific person for us,” Zimmer told reporters at the NFL Combine. “I think our situation is the right one for him and we expect him to be back.”
Griffen’s contract void should not come as much of a surprise, regardless of whether he comes back or not. Due to the Vikings cap situation, Griffen’s contract took up too much space.
“I think he wants to back and those kinds of things usually work its way out,” Zimmer told reporters.
If Zimmer’s quote is any indication, it seems like the Vikings will re-sign him for a lesser deal, in order to have more space to sign other players. If Griffen re-signs, that would obviously change the first-round draft outlook of this team. Minnesota could shore up depth at other positions like offensive line or cornerback if Griffen is able to come back.