A new story to the EG saga...

[purplefaithful]

Former Vikings defensive lineman Everson Griffen apparently extended his string of troubling incidents, this time for being unruly on a flight Wednesday bound for the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

The 37-year-old former standout defensive lineman, who lives in the Twin Cities, was removed from the Delta airliner soon after takeoff from Chicago after creating an unspecified scene, according to TMZ Sports.

Delta spokesperson Berj Alexanian told the Minnesota Star Tribune that pilots went back to O’Hare International Airport “to have an unruly passenger removed.”

“Delta has zero tolerance for unruly behavior and will always work with law enforcement to that end,” Alexanian added. “We apologize to our customers for the delay in their travel as safety and security comes before everythi ng else at Delta.”

While there was no word as of early Wednesday evening about whether Griffen was arrested, Alexanian said, “I recommend reaching out to the Chicago O’Hare Police Department.

Messages were left with Griffen, the O’Hare police and the FBI for more information about the incident. An attorney who has represented Griffen for past criminal matters had no comment.

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[greediron]

Sad, I know he had some serious mental health issues. Hope he hasn't fallen off the wagon.

[MaroonBells]

Damn....Griff. So sad. I've had some experience dealing with the mental health issues of someone who's close to me. I've never known anything so incredibly frustrating. 

In treatment, on meds, they still walk on a knife's edge, but it's manageable. But one slip and the result can mean losing them forever, because it can take years to get them back in treatment, if you're able to do it at all.

[JimmyinSD]

I feel sorry for his kids, they are old enough now that they know whats happening and I am sure that it gets to them.