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Vikings giving Everson Griffen a chance to play linebacker

Depth at linebacker could be a problem for the Vikings, so they're giving Everson Griffen a chance to play some outside linebacker. Head coach Leslie Frazier likes Griffen's athletic ability, and playing linebacker could get him on the field more often.
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Depth at linebacker could be a problem for the Vikings, so they're giving Everson Griffen a chance to play some outside linebacker. Head coach Leslie Frazier likes Griffen's athletic ability, and playing linebacker could get him on the field more often.

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