Vikings' Everson Griffen brandishes handgun and claims people want to 'pop' him ...

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The Minnesota Vikings sent team representatives and mental health professionals to the home of defensive lineman Everson Griffen Wednesday morning after the 33-year-old posted disturbing video footage of himself on Instagram clutching a handgun and claiming people wanted to shoot him.

'Vikings representatives and the team's mental health professionals have been on-site at Everson Griffen's home since early this morning and are cooperating with law enforcement,' the team said in a statement. 'Our only concern at this time is the safety and well-being of Everson and his family. We will have further comment at the appropriate time.'

The 6-foot-3, 273-pound defensive end, has three sons with his wife, Tiffany. Griffen has previously battled mental health issues and apologized in 2018 for a 'nervous breakdown' in which he allegedly threatened to shoot hotel staff and jump out of an moving ambulance.