Final Friday, Vikings WR Jordan Addison discovered himself in some bother. The 22-year-old fell asleep behind the wheel whereas intoxicated. He was arrested for suspicion of DUI. In line with a report, a West Los Angeles police officer discovered Addison’s automobile blocking a lane of I-105. When the officer approached the automobile, Addison was sleeping within the driver’s seat.
He was arrested at 11:36 p.m. EST and was launched from custody on Saturday at 1:36 a.m. EST. The authorized restrict in California to have the ability to drive is 0.08. Officers haven’t made Addison’s blood alcohol content material obtainable to the general public but. In a press release launched by the Vikings, the staff mentioned they’re conscious of Addison’s arrest and they’re working to collect extra data.
Jordan Addison was arrested over the weekend for suspicion of DUI
Every week in the past, Vikings DB Khyree Jackson was killed by a drunk driver.
In the present day, Vikings WR Jordan Addison was allegedly drunk driving.
Ingesting and driving is KILLING individuals and but NFL gamers refuse to comply with the legislation.
Roger Goodell must take this severely. pic.twitter.com/nvfSaFdXoP
— NFL Notifications (@NFLNotify) July 15, 2024
Jordan Addison was arrested for suspicion of DUI simply 5 days after his rookie teammate Khyree Jackson was killed by a drunk driver. Not an excellent search for Addison or the Vikings franchise. Moreover, that is the second driving-related incident for Addison in a single 12 months. In July of 2023, Addison was cited for driving 140 mph on the freeway in Minnesota. A reckless transfer by the previous first-round decide. He agreed to plea responsible to a misdemeanor dashing cost, with a cost of reckless driving dismissed. Addison paid $686 in fines.
Somebody within the Vikings franchise wants to take a seat down with Addison and talk about his actions. The proficient WR is a worthwhile piece for Minnesota. He’s placing himself and others at risk by consuming and being behind the wheel. Addison is coming off a productive first season with the Vikings in 2023. The 22-year-old performed in all 17 video games and made 14 begins. He had 70 receptions of 108 targets for 911 yards and 10 receiving touchdowns. When Justin Jefferson was out final season, Addison stepped up as a rookie and was their WR1.
As somebody who’s adopted Jordan Addison and beloved him as a participant since he was at USC, I’m past upset. As a fan of his present staff who misplaced a rookie final week to drunk driving, I’m pissed off.
— Jason (@_jason_777) July 14, 2024
Addison’s arrest is a distraction the staff doesn’t want this near the beginning of coaching camp. Rookies report back to camp on July 21 and veterans can be there on July 23. The proficient WR must cope with authorized repercussions due to his alleged DUI. Minnesota hopes these off-the-field distractions is not going to have an effect on Addison’s play subsequent season.
