Overview
- Griffen told reporter Josina Anderson on July 26 that he wants to resume his NFL career and that he can be ready to play in about two-and-a-half to three months.
- He said he has reached roughly one year of sobriety and discussed past bipolar disorder and substance struggles as reasons his career paused.
- Griffen is a four‑time Pro Bowler with 85.5 career sacks who has not played since 2021 after the Vikings placed him on the Non‑Football Illness list following a mental‑health incident.
- A July 2026 booking for an alleged ignition‑interlock violation highlights ongoing legal and licensing limits that could affect travel, team logistics and public perception.
- At 38 and five years removed from the field, Griffen faces practical barriers including age, rust, the NFL’s medical and behavioral review processes, and no public reports of team workouts or offers; next steps to watch are any scheduled tryouts, team interest and resolution of his legal matter.