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**Vikings’ Addison Suspended for First Three Games; Team Scrambles to Fill WR Gap**

**Minneapolis, MN -** The Minnesota Vikings will begin the 2025 NFL season without wide receiver Jordan Addison, who has been suspended for the first three games. The suspension stems from a July 2024 arrest on suspicion of DUI, which Addison later pleaded down to a “wet reckless” charge. The NFL handed down the standard discipline for substance abuse-related cases.

“Everything is out of my control right now,” Addison told reporters in July.

The loss of Addison is a blow to the Vikings, who are coming off a 14-win season in 2024 in which the second-year receiver played a key role. The former 2023 first-round pick has quickly established himself as a reliable target, posting consecutive seasons of over 60 receptions, 800 yards, and at least nine touchdowns.

“3 be back soon,” Addison captioned a video posted to his Instagram story on August 30.

Addison’s absence is further complicated by injuries and other issues within the Vikings’ receiving corps. Jalen Nailor, initially expected to step up in Addison’s absence, recently underwent hand surgery, casting doubt on his availability for Week 1. Free-agent signing Rondale Moore is out for the season with a knee injury. While Justin Jefferson is expected to play in Week 1, a hamstring issue sidelined him for part of training camp and the preseason. As a result, the Vikings’ only other WRs on the 53-man roster were rookies Tai Felton and Myles Price. The Vikings practice squad includes receivers Jeshaun Jones, Lucky Jackson, and Tim Jones. To address the shortage, the Vikings recently traded for veteran Adam Thielen.

Addison’s suspension will also cost him financially. He is set to lose approximately $88,000 per game, totaling over $264,000, and the full guarantee on his remaining two years, $4.6 million, could be voided. He is currently in the third year of a four-year, $13.7 million rookie contract.

Addison will be eligible to return for the Vikings’ Week 4 road game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He will miss the season opener against the Chicago Bears on “Monday Night Football,” as well as home games against the Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals. Addison is eligible for contract extension talks in the 2026 offseason.

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