The Vikings Extend Griffin

The Minnesota Vikings have extended the contract of one of the NFL's hardest hitting cornerbacks, Cedric Griffin. Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but Griffin said they were similar to the contract he signed as a rookie.

The former University of Texas star has made 38 starts since joining the Vikings as a second round pick in 2006, and is half of the formidable cornerback tandem alongside Antoine Winfield.

"He is an aggressive, physical, contact football player whose best football is in front of him," coach Brad Childress said.

The contract comes following Griffin's pro-bowl season, where he notched 91 tackles, 4 forced fumbles and 1 interception.

"It feels good to know that someone's committed to you," Griffin said. "That really put it to me that I'm really going to be dedicated to them and give them my all. I'm already dedicated, but it just makes me that much more motivated."

*UPDATE* The terms of Griffin's contract were not immediately available, but according to our buddy Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, the deal is for five years and a total of a little more than $25 million. It contains $10 million in guaranteed money.