NFL Suspends Vikings WR Addison Three Games Over DUI Case

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been suspended for the first three games of the 2025 NFL season for violating the league's personal conduct policy following a DUI-related incident. Addison pleaded no contest to a lesser "wet reckless" charge after being found asleep in his vehicle in July 2024, avoiding trial on two misdemeanor DUI charges. The suspension means Addison will miss regular season games against the Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, and Cincinnati Bengals but can participate in preseason games and training camp. This suspension comes at a challenging time for the Vikings as starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy prepares to lead the offense, with other key players like Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson also dealing with injuries. Addison, a first-round pick in 2023, has been a significant offensive weapon with 1,786 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns over two seasons, forming one of the league's top wide receiver duos alongside Jefferson. His absence early in the season will force the Vikings to rely more heavily on other receivers and tight ends to maintain offensive productivity.