Vikings and Jordan Addison Face a Shocking $5 Million Decision That Could Alter Their Future

After a year of waiting, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison‘s legal woes appear settled — and now it’s on the NFL to make its decision.

On July 17, Addison, appearing in court to face a pair of misdemeanor DUI charges in Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to lesser charges to resolve a 2024 arrest. Addison pleaded guilty to a “wet reckless” charge, which will place him on probation for 12 months, demand he pay a $390 fine and complete two online courses, per ESPN’s Kevin Seifert.

“While Mr. Addison’s case would have made for a great trial, I admire him for taking responsibility by accepting the city attorney’s ‘wet reckless’ offer,” attorney Jacqueline Sparagna wrote in a statement, per ESPN. “Now he can put this incident behind him and solely focus on his promising career.”

When faced with his original charges, Addison was expected to land a three-game suspension from the NFL.

That could still stand. Addison’s plea acknowledges the use of alcohol in a driving incident, which, under league rules, calls for a three-game suspension upon first offense.

If that’s the case, Addison is facing serious financial repercussions in regards to his rookie contract, which has two years remaining.

Jordan Addison Facing Potential $5 Million Loss if Suspended

According to Spotrac, Addison will forfeit $88,000 per game he misses due to his suspension, and the guarantees of the remaining $4.6 million guaranteed on his contract would void — totaling nearly $4.9 million that are in jeopardy for the 23-year-old receiver.

Addison would have no trouble earning the rest of his contract. He’s tallied 1,786 yards receiving and 19 touchdowns in two seasons and proved to be well worth his contract, considering the rise in wide receiver contracts around the league.

However, he would truly be on his last chance with the Vikings, who could soon have no financial ties to him if he had another driving incident.

Addison’s DUI arrest last summer came after a speeding incident in his rookie year.

Jordan Addison Answers to DUI Arrest

Addison’s legal process saw several postponements as his representation negotiated the terms of a plea deal.

In a post on X, agent Tim Younger wrote that Addison took “careful consideration of the charges against him and all defenses” and understood the “ramifications of this decision.”

“Over the past year, he voluntarily participated in MADD events and programs and, after reflection, decided to enter this plea understanding the ramifications of this decision,” Younger said of Addision. “He has kept the organization apprised throughout these legal proceedings, and will continue in his full commitment to being a valuable member of his team.”

Addison will likely speak to local media in the coming weeks at Vikings training camp, where he will address the latest development in his legal saga and what it might mean for his future with the team.

“Whatever’s out there for me, whatever comes with it, I’ll own up to everything. I feel like anything that comes my way is meant to happen or is deserved,” Addison said last summer, per Seifert.