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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin, top, cornerback Marcus Sherels, middle, tackle Washington Redskins wide receiver Donte' Stallworth (19) during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md. , Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. The Vikings defeated the Redskins 33-26.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) is stopped by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin, left, and defensive back Benny Sapp (22) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011.

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Minnesota Vikings' Cedric Griffin (23) breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos' Demaryius Thomas during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Minneapolis.

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Chicago Bears running back Marion Barber (24) dives for yardage Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin, bottom, and past linebacker Chad Greenway (52) in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011.

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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin, left, loses his helmet as he tackles Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Minneapolis.

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KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 02: Defensive back Cedric Griffin #23 of the Minnesota Vikings tackles running back Thomas Jones #20 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter on October 2, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs defeated the Vikings 22-17.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount leaps over Minnesota Vikings Husain Abdullah (L) and Cedric Griffin in the third quarter during their NFL game at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota September 18, 2011.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount (27) leaps over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin, right, and free safety Husain Abdullah, left, in the second half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.

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Minnesota Vikings defensive back Cedric Griffin sits on the bench during the second half of a NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in San Diego. The Chargers beat the Vikings 24-17.

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Denver Broncos' Tim Tebow reacts after Cedric Griffin ran for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Minneapolis. The Broncos won 35-32.

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Trainers tend to Oakland Raiders' receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey after he was hit by Minnesota Vikings' cornerback Cedric Griffin after a pass reception in the second half of their NFL football game in Minneapolis, November 20, 2011.

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Green Bay Packers' Jordy Nelson (87) breaks away from Minnesota Vikings' Cedric Griffin (23) for a 17-yard touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, in Green Bay, Wis.

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Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) tries to break the tackle of Minnesota Vikings' Cedric Griffin (23) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. , Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011.

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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte stiff-arms Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin during a long run from scrimmage in the first quarter of their NFL football game at Soldier Field in Chicago October 16, 2011.

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester (23) makes a 48-yard touchdown reception in front of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin (23) in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011.

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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) tries to avoid a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin (23) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in Chicago.

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Roy Williams (11) makes a reception while defended by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin (23) in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson catches a pass over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin (23) during overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Minneapolis. The Lions won 26-23.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Arrelious Benn (17) misses a catch as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin (23) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.

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SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 11: Wide receiver Malcolm Floyd #80 of the San Diego Chargers can't hold on to the ball while being defended by Cedric Griffin #23 of the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Qualcomm Stadium on September 11, 2011 in San Diego, California. The Chargers...

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San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson, right, can't get a hand on a pass under pressure by Minnesota Vikings defensive back Cedric Griffin during the first half of a NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in San Diego.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant looks to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin (23) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in Minneapolis.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin after making a reception during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in Minneapolis.

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FILE - This Aug. 4, 2011, file photo shows Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin during the NFL football team's practice, in Mankato, Minn. Griffin has been here before: coming back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. But this year, the rehabilitation has been on...

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EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - CIRCA 2010: In this handout image provided by the NFL, Cedric Griffin poses for his 2010 NFL headshot circa 2010 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.