Griffin signed a contract with the Vikings on Tuesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Griffin finished his 2023 campaign with Carolina after being waived by the Texans in November. The veteran corner appeared in a total of 13 games between the two teams, making 39 combined tackles and defending four passes, including his first interception since 2020. A Pro Bowler in 2019, Griffin will have the opportunity to bolster Minnesota's depth in the secondary.

Griffin finished the regular season with six tackles (five solo) and one pass defended in three games for the Panthers. He began the campaign with the Texans, recording 33 tackles (24 solo) and one interception on four passes defended in 10 games.

EDGE Analysis

Griffin was cut by Houston despite starting six games. He subsequently started one of his three appearances for Carolina. The former Pro Bowler is now slated to become an unrestricted free agent, leaving his 2024 outlook uncertain until he signs somewhere.

Griffin was claimed off waivers by the Panthers on Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move came a day after Griffin was released by the Texans. Griffin started six games for Houston and recorded 33 tackles, four passes defensed and an interception, but he lost his role to second-year cornerback Derek Stingley in recent weeks. The seventh-year veteran should start off as a depth corner for the Panthers.

Griffin was waived by the Texans on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Griffin recorded 33 tackles and one interception on the season, but he eventually was cut out of defensive reps and has solely played on special teams for the last two weeks. The veteran cornerback was starting for the bulk of the season but later lost his role to second-year cornerback Derek Stingley, who returned off injured reserve and now has recorded back-to-back games with interceptions.

Griffin logged five tackles (two solo), an interception and a pass deflection in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

Griffin came up big for the Texans, intercepting Joe Burrow in the end zone late in the fourth quarter. The 28-year-old hadn't recorded an interception before Sunday's since 2020, and he'll look to produce once again when the team takes on the Cardinals next week.

Griffin (calf) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Griffin was sidelined during Sunday's loss at Atlanta due to a calf injury he presumably sustained during practice last week, but it now looks like he should be good to go for Week 6. He figures to step back into a starting role Sunday versus New Orleans.

Griffin (calf) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

Griffin sustained a calf injury in practice during the week. His absence for Week 5 along with Tavierre Thomas (coach's decision) means the Texans' secondary will rely on corners Steven Nelson, Ka'dar Hollman and Grayland Arnold.

Griffin (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

After apparently sustaining a calf injury at practice during the week, Griffin is now in danger of missing his first game of the season in Week 5. Either way, with Steven Nelson, Tavierre Thomas and Grayland Arnold healthy, Houston should have a fighting chance to contain a Falcons passing attack that hasn't been very good through four games this year.

Griffin (calf) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Griffin is coming off a Sunday game in which he led Houston's corners in snaps (53), so he likely picked up the injury during practice this week. It's unclear whether he's in danger of missing time, but if he can't manage a full practice Friday, he'll likely carry an injury designation into the weekend.

Griffin recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 37-17 win at Jacksonville.

EDGE Analysis

Griffin stepped in as a starter only after Derek Stingley (hamstring) was placed on Houston's injured reserve list, and he made the most of his expanded role off the bat. He tied for the team lead in tackles in Week 3, and at least for now looks like a worthy fill-in for his injured teammate.