Minnesota Vikings' Jordan Addison set to begin jury trial for 2024 DUI Arrest
Addison was charged with two misdemeanors in Los Angeles County after his July 12, 2024, DUI arrest. The arrest happened when Addison was found asleep behind the wheel of his Rolls-Royce outside of Los Angeles International Airport.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, if convicted, the Vikings' wide receiver could face a baseline three-game suspension under the personal conduct policy of the league.
Through his first two seasons, Jordan Addison has been off to a good start with 133 receptions, 1,786 yards, and 19 touchdowns.
The former Belitnikoff Award winner was a first-round pick of the Vikings in 2023 and is expected to be a part of the long-term plans of the Vikings. Despite these issues, the team has never seemingly shied away from its commitment to the fast-rising talent at the position.
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