Former Vikings defensive lineman Everson Griffen is denying that he caused trouble on a flight Wednesday bound for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The 37-year-old former standout, who lives in the Twin Cities,

A Delta Air Lines flight from Chicago turned back to O'Hare International Airport for what the airline described as an "unruly" passenger.

Former NFL defensive star Everson Griffen was removed from a Delta flight bound for Minneapolis from Chicago this week after becoming "unruly" during the flight. The four-time Pro Bowler's behavior forced pilots to ground the flight after a short return to O'Hare just minutes after takeoff, according to TMZ Sports .