Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings WR Jordan Addison's arrest comes at especially bad time

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Jul 15, 2024 10:05 AM ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested on suspicion of DUI on Friday.

The arrest comes one year after Addison was issued a speeding and reckless driving citation for driving 140 miles per hour on a freeway in Minnesota. The incident also comes at an especially sensitive time for Minnesota, as Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two others died in a car crash on July 6.

To clarify, Jordan Addison was *cited* last summer for driving 140 MPH on a Minnesota freeway last summer. He agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor speeding charge and pay $686 in fines and fees.
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) July 15, 2024

According to the California Highway Patrol, Addison was found asleep behind the wheel of a car, blocking a lane of I-105. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI at 11:36 p.m. PT on Friday and released at 1:36 a.m. on Saturday. https://t.co/KJ4SxNoohc
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) July 15, 2024

In the aftermath of Addison's citation last summer, it was reported that the 22-year-old told a state trooper that he was driving at a dangerous speed because of a medical emergency involving his dog.

Addison later issued an apology, saying he had "made a mistake and used poor judgment" and "I recognize and own that. I am going to learn from this and not repeat the behavior. I am truly sorry."

In addition to Addison's previous driving incident and Jackson's death, Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips was pulled over on a Minnesota freeway in December and his blood alcohol content measured 0.10.

The son of former Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips pleaded guilty to an amended charge of misdemeanor careless driving, paid $378 in fines and was suspended three weeks by the team.

Addison led the team in receiving touchdowns last season with 10 and finished second on the team in targets (108) and receptions (70). He also ranked third in receiving yards (911).

Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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