LOS ANGELES — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Los Angeles on Friday night, according to California authorities.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) says an officer responded to a report of a disabled vehicle blocking a lane on the westbound Interstate 105 exit to Sepulveda Boulevard that leads to Los Angeles International Airport. The officer found Addison asleep in the driver's seat of his white Rolls-Royce, conducted a DUI investigation and placed him under arrest.
The 22-year-old Addison was released two hours later. No further information was immediately made available by the CHP. Addison's agent did not immediately respond to messages from The Associated Press seeking comment.
In a statement to KARE 11, the Vikings acknowledged the young receiver's arrest:
"We are aware of Jordan Addison's arrest this past Friday and are currently gathering more information regarding the incident."
It's not Addison's first brush with the law in his young NFL career. Drafted out of USC in the first round last year with the 23rd overall pick, Addison was arrested by the Minnesota State Patrol in July of 2023 for excessive speeding and reckless driving after a late-night highway ride through downtown St. Paul. A trooper clocked Addison going 140 mph in a 55 mph zone three days before he reported to his first training camp.
Addison told the officer he was speeding home because his dog was having an emergency. He later pleaded guilty to a lesser charge, paid a fine and had his license revoked for six months. Addison told reporters before the team's first full practice: “I used poor judgment, and I made a really poor decision that I’ll definitely learn from.”
Addison thrived on the field in his first NFL season, appearing in all 17 games, with 911 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. He is the clear second option behind superstar Justin Jefferson, entering a transitional year for the Minnesota offense following the departure of quarterback Kirk Cousins. Vikings veterans report to training camp on Sunday.
The team has had a tough summer. Rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson died earlier this month in a car crash in Maryland that also killed two of his close friends.
The Vikings used their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to bring Addison to Minnesota, where he found immediate success despite playing with several different quarterbacks.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.