NFL fans are disappointed with Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison following a concerning post on his Instagram story.
As reported by ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, Jordan Addison was arrested close to the Los Angeles International Airport las Friday for suspicion of DUI. This came less than a year after he was cited for a speeding incident in which Addison pled to speeding, resulting in a $686 fine.
Addison’s arrest came just days after rookie teammate Khyree Jackson and his two friends, Isaiah Hazel and AJ Lytton Jr., were tragically killed in a car accident in Upper Marlboro, Maryland by a suspected drunk driver.
Two days after his DUI arrest, Jordan Addison shared a photo of what appears to be a mimosa on his Instagram story. Fans were understandably upset and disappointed with Addison’s latest social media activity:
Jordan Addison clearly doesn’t care or understand what he did was wrong, not great to see this posted by him after a DUI, maybe a suspension would be the wake up call needed #skol pic.twitter.com/FqxcUnCFbI
— Alex Micheletti (@AlexMicheletti) July 15, 2024
It is so frustrating to see Jordan Addison get arrested for a DUI, when one of his teammates Khyree Jackson was just killed by a drunk driver, just no excuses, these multi millionaires of all people can afford Ubers/have a driver #skol
— Alex Micheletti (@AlexMicheletti) July 14, 2024
Spot on Alex, and @SalSpice, for the sake of the young man,and the public I hope the Vikings can step up and help
— Dave (@davefinally) July 15, 2024
Honestly makes me ill.
— Lisa Ann (@LeezleC) July 15, 2024
Unreal
— Bull Run (@run_bull_) July 15, 2024
Saw this this morning made me sick
— Freddysuave92 (@youngswivelz) July 15, 2024
So Jordan Addison was at a kids football camp the day of the DUI and then decided to brag about having a mimosa 2 days later?
Also a week after his teammate got killed by a drunk driver. pic.twitter.com/CgYkZYnOTb
— Kyle Broughton (@KyleBroughton4) July 15, 2024
On top of that, some folks noticed that Addison removed all of his Minnesota Vikings-related images from Instagram. It’s too early to jump to conclusions, but some naturally believe it’s a sign that the team is done with the USC product.
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨#Vikings young star wide receiver Jordan Addison has deleted ALL VIKINGS RELATED POSTS on his IG.
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This comes after he was arrested for an alleged DUI and the team is extremely unhappy. pic.twitter.com/aOfTgc7HJG
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) July 15, 2024
Here’s hoping that Jordan Addison gets the help he needs. Ultimately, his well-being and hopeful lessons learned from these recent legal issues matter far more than football.
Jordan Addison’s Promising Tenure With Vikings In Jeopardy
It’s not a stretch to wonder if the 2023 first-round pick is already on borrowed time now in Minnesota. Even if he stays on the team, it’s quite possible that the league or Vikings will issue a suspension to the second-year wideout.
Addison was one of the top rookies of 2023, totaling 70 receptions for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns. His 10 receiving scores were tied with Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta for most among rookies.
The Vikings were hoping that Addison would be the ideal No. 2 WR to superstar Justin Jefferson. But it remains to be seen how both sides will handle his concerning legal matter as training camp approaches.
