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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Griffin is expected to take over the Texans' starting role at left cornerback with Derek Stingley (hamstring) placed on IR on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Click2Houston reports.

Griffin (back) was seen breaking up a pass at Texans' camp Thursday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.