CBS News reports that Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver Jordan Addison, 22, was arrested on Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence.
According to a police report, the Los Angeles Communications Center notified the California Highway Patrol of a disabled vehicle blocking a lane of traffic on the Glen Anderson (105) Freeway near Los Angeles International Airport. Upon arrival, they found a white Rolls-Royce that was blocking the freeway’s No. 1 lane with “the driver asleep behind the wheel.” The CHP statement said: “After a DUI investigation was completed, the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.” Addison was arrested just after 11:35 p.m. and released at 1:36 a.m. Saturday, according to CHP said. Anyone who has more information on Friday’s incident near LAX is asked to contact CHP at (310) 642-3939.
The Vikings issued a team statement that read: “We are aware of Jordan Addison’s arrest this past Friday and are currently gathering more information regarding the incident.”
Addison also faced legal troubles last off-season, when he was charged with speeding and reckless driving last July by Minnesota State Patrol for driving 140 mph in a 55-mph zone while behind the wheel of a Lamborghini on July 20, 2023 in Minnesota. According to Minnesota court records, Addison was convicted in August of a petty misdemeanor for speeding in a 55-mph zone and fined $686 because of that incident, while his reckless driving charge was dismissed.
Addison spent one season with the Trojans after two years at the University of Pittsburgh, before he was selected with the 23rd pick of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Vikings. He totaled 911 yards and 10 touchdowns on 70 catches over 17 appearances during his rookie campaign. Vikings players are scheduled to report to training camp July 23 at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn.
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