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Ex-Vikings Star Kicked Off Flight for 'Unruly Behavior:' Report

CHICAGO, JUL 16 – Flight crew returned to Chicago O'Hare to remove Griffen after he allegedly caused a disturbance by attempting to smoke on board, Delta said, delaying passengers' travel for over an hour.

  • Everson Griffen was removed from a Delta flight for 'unruly behavior,' as confirmed by a Delta spokesperson.
  • The flight returned to O'Hare International Airport shortly after takeoff to escort Griffen off the plane.
  • One passenger stated that Griffen was trying to smoke in the bathroom, leading to a confrontation with flight attendants.
  • Griffen denied the claims about his behavior in a statement on Instagram.
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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
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