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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Minnesota Vikings WR Submits to 'Wet Reckless' Plea Deal
The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for the start of training camp next week. Outside of some former players making their way into the news cycle for a variety of reasons, it's been a rather quiet summer break, since the team broke from minicamp last month. Of course, that wasn't the case last season. The series of unfortunate off-field events last summer began when Khyree Jackson, who had been standing out during offseason workouts after being picked in the 4th round of the 2023 NFL Draft just months earlier, tragically died in a car accident that occured on 4th of July weekend. Jordan Addison's original plea: 'Not Guilty' Days later, 2023 1st round pick Jordan Addison was arrested on suspicion of DUI near LAX Airport in Los Angeles. Police reportedly found him asleep at the wheel of his white Rolls-Royce that was blocking the the number one lane of the freeway. Related Headlines A-Rod, Lore Trying to Bring KG Home… Among Other Former Timberwolves To Whom It May Concern: Good Luck Prying Joe Ryan Out of Minnesota Potential Minnesota Twins Buyers Spooked by Massive Debt Addison's arrest launched a full year of court proceedings that, early on, we originally thought were being strategically pushed back and delayed by Jordan, his council and the Minnesota Vikings, in order to make sure the No. 2 wide receiver would finish out the 2024 season without the NFL levying a suspension on him. When everything started to move forward, however, Jordan Addison submitted a plea of 'Not Guilty', proving he and his team of attorneys were determined to fight the charges. He maintained his innocence throughout the pretrial process too, until the actual trial was set to start on Tuesday. Jordan Addison pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge Instead of moving ahead, onto jury selection etc, Addison's courtroom appointment for Tuesday was taken off the schedule. In its place, another pretrial hearing was set for Thursday. Earlier this week, former practicing attorney, Mike Florio ( wondered if something might be up. [Thursday's new 'pretrial hearing'] label is too broad to permit a reliable inference as to what it means. Some think there will be a plea deal that is formalized at the hearing. That's possible, but 'pretrial hearing' doesn't convey that clearly. The lingering employment problem for Addison continues to be this — any outcome that suggests responsibility will trigger a baseline suspension of three games without pay. Mike Florio – Related: And sure enough, Florio was proven right today when Jordan Addison's attorney took to Twitter and announced that his client was pleading guilty, but not to the original 'Driving Under the Influence' charges. Instead, the 23-year-old former No. 23 overall pick is pleading guilty to a lesser 'Reckless Driving' charge that assumes alcohol was involved. In California, the plead down charge is better known under its informal moniker, a 'wet reckless', which is what Younger & Associates used to make the new plea public on X. A 'wet reckless' is a negotiated plea. Specifically, 'wet reckless' is the term given to a plea whereby the prosecutor originally charges a DUI (under Vehicle Code Section 23152), but later drops those charges in exchange for the defendant pleading guilty (or 'no contest') to a charge of reckless driving (under Vehicle Code Section 23103). The 'wet' in 'wet reckless' means that there is an acknowledgement that the reckless driving involved alcohol and/or other drugs. This disposition is authorized by Vehicle Code Section 23103.5. You cannot be arrested for or charged with a 'wet reckless'; it is not a stand-alone crime. It is exclusively a negotiated plea. Essentially, it is a disposition in between a reckless driving conviction and a DUI conviction. Think of it as a reduced-penalty DUI. Now we wait for the NFL to rule on possible suspension for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver This is a big win for Jordan Addison, outside of football. Sure, the reckless driving charge probably means it'll cost him a lot of money to get into Canada for the next decade or so, but this plea deal means he will no longer have 'DUI' on his driving record. If more details come out on exactly what led to today's plea, we will add it to this article. But on the football field, we do not know what this change will mean for a possible Jordan Addison suspension. As Florio noted earlier this week, the standard operating procedure for a DUI suspension is three games. Related: Clearly, a 'wet reckless' still has legally binding alcohol-related implications. Thus, the NFL would still be well within its right to suspend Addison, even after the plea deal. Will they? If they do indeed go through with a suspension, will it reach the three game standard, or will the league bring Addison's punishment down as well? We'll soon find out. Related Headlines A-Rod, Lore Trying to Bring KG Home… Among Other Former Timberwolves To Whom It May Concern: Good Luck Prying Joe Ryan Out of Minnesota Potential Minnesota Twins Buyers Spooked by Massive Debt
Fox News
4 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Vikings star wide receiver Jordan Addison receives three-game suspension for personal conduct violation
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was suspended three games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy after he pleaded no contest to a lesser charge last month in a 2024 DUI case, the NFL announced on Tuesday. In July 2024, the 23-year-old pro was found asleep in the driver's seat of his white Rolls-Royce after the California Highway Patrol responded to a report of a disabled vehicle blocking a lane, and was arrested. Addison agreed to what is known as a "wet reckless," in California, which is a plea bargain in which a person charged with a DUI accepts a lesser misdemeanor charge of reckless driving. The "wet" indicates that alcohol or drugs were involved. Because Addison pleaded no contest, he avoided trial after facing two misdemeanor DUIs for his arrest on July 12, 2024. Addison's attorney, Jacqueline Sparagna, said he will pay a fine and complete two online courses with the expectation that his probation will be shortened from 12 to six months. Addison will be allowed to play in the Vikings' preseason games against the Houston Texans, New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans. The three regular-season games that Addison will miss are against the Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons and the Cincinnati Bengals. JJ McCarthy, who will be the team's starting quarterback and making his first career start in Week 1, will be without one of his top weapons to begin the season. Superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson and Addison combine to form one of the strongest wide receiver duos in the NFL. Last season, in 15 games, Addison had 63 catches for 875 yards and nine touchdowns. Jefferson, on the other hand, played in all 17 games last season and had 103 catches for 1,533 yards and 10 touchdowns. Addison has had a penchant for finding the endzone in his first two seasons of his career, as he has 19 career receiving touchdowns.
Chicago Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
NFL suspends Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison for 3 games over DUI case
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was suspended for three games by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the league's personal conduct policy for a drunken driving case last year. Addison avoided a trial by pleading no contest to a lesser charge last month, after facing two misdemeanor DUIs for his arrest on July 12, 2024, when a California Highway Patrol officer found him asleep in his vehicle that was blocking a lane on an interstate exit near Los Angeles International Airport. Addison will be permitted to practice and play in exhibition games before the suspension kicks in for games against Chicago, Atlanta and Cincinnati. Addison, the 23rd pick of the 2023 draft, has 19 touchdowns and 1,786 receiving yards in his first two seasons to form a dominant duo with two-time All-Pro Justin Jefferson. But he was arrested for excessive speeding the week before training camp of his rookie year, and the drunken driving arrest last offseason came after another dangerous off-the-field decision. Addison was contrite and remorseful upon reporting to training camp last year, praising the Vikings for their support after he said he was in a 'dark place' after the arrest. Without Addison for the first three games, new starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy will need to lean on depth wide receivers such as Jalen Nailor, rookie Tai Felton and newcomer Rondale Moore if he's ready to play following his ACL rehabilitation. Tight ends T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver and running back Aaron Jones also figure to be vital options during Addison's absence to help keep defenses from keying more heavily on Jefferson than they already do. Addison, who finished his college career at USC after starting at Pittsburgh, matched Odell Beckham Jr. for the fourth-most touchdown receptions in league history by players before their 23rd birthday. Randy Moss (28), Rob Gronkowski (27) and Ja'Marr Chase (22) were the only ones with more.
Boston Globe
5 days ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
NFL suspends Vikings' Jordan Addison for three games over DUI case
Addison, the 23rd pick of the 2023 draft, has 19 touchdowns and 1,786 receiving yards in his first two seasons to form a dominant duo with two-time All-Pro Justin Jefferson. But he was arrested for excessive speeding the week before training camp of his rookie year, and the drunken driving arrest last offseason came after another dangerous off-the-field decision. Addison was contrite and remorseful upon reporting to training camp last year, praising the Vikings for their support after he said he was in a 'dark place' after the arrest. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Without Addison for the first three games, new starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy will need to lean on depth wide receivers such as Jalen Nailor, rookie Tai Felton, and newcomer Rondale Moore if he's ready to play following his ACL rehabilitation. Tight ends T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver and running back Aaron Jones also figure to be vital options during Addison's absence to help keep defenses from keying more heavily on Jefferson than they already do. Advertisement Addison, who finished his college career at USC after starting at Pittsburgh, matched Odell Beckham Jr. for the fourth-most touchdown receptions in league history by players before their 23rd birthday. Randy Moss (28), Rob Gronkowski (27), and Ja'Marr Chase (22) were the only ones with more. Advertisement
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings WR, suspended for 3 games; set to miss key early-season matchups
Jordan Addison , Minnesota Vikings wide receiver, was suspended for three games by the NFL on Tuesday (August 5, 2025) for violating the league's personal conduct policy for a drunken driving case last year. Addison will be permitted to practice and play in exhibition games before the suspension kicks in for games against Chicago, Atlanta, and Cincinnati, as reported by the news agency AP. Addison avoided a trial by pleading no contest to a lesser charge in July 2025, after he faced two misdemeanor DUI charges for his arrest on July 12, 2024, when a California Highway Patrol officer found him asleep in his vehicle that was blocking a lane on an interstate exit near Los Angeles International Airport. He was arrested for excessive speeding the week before training camp of his rookie year, and the drunken driving arrest last offseason came after another dangerous off-the-field decision. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Addison, the 23rd pick of the 2023 draft, has 19 touchdowns and 1,786 receiving yards in his first two seasons to form a dominant duo with two-time All-Pro Justin Jefferson. He was contrite and remorseful upon reporting to training camp in 2024, praising the Vikings for their support after he said he was in a 'dark place' after the arrest. How will Minnesota Vikings look without Jordan Addison Without Addison for the first three games, new starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy will need to lean on depth wide receivers such as Jalen Nailor, rookie Tai Felton, and newcomer Rondale Moore if he's ready to play following his ACL rehabilitation. Tight ends T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver, and running back Aaron Jones, also figure to be vital options during Addison's absence to help keep defenses from keying more heavily on Jefferson than they already do. Live Events Addison, who finished his college career at USC after starting at Pittsburgh, matched Odell Beckham Jr. for the fourth-most touchdown receptions in league history by players before their 23rd birthday. Randy Moss (28), Rob Gronkowski (27), and Ja'Marr Chase (22) were the only ones with more.
