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Vikings’ Jordan Addison pleads not guilty to drunk driving charge

Vikings second-year wide receiver Jordan Addison pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Los Angeles County Court to two charges of driving under the influence related to his July 12 arrest, according to a social media post by Ben Star Tribune’s Goessling.

Goessling also reported that a pre-trial hearing is scheduled for January 9th. This likely confirms that Addison will finish the 2024-25 season before receiving a final ruling.

In August, Addison was charged with two misdemeanors after he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Los Angeles on July 12. He was found asleep behind the wheel of his vehicle as he blocked lanes of freeway traffic near Los Angeles International Airport before being charged with “driving under the influence and driving with a blood alcohol content above the California legal limit of 0.08 percent.” was accused.

From a football standpoint, he has dealt with some injuries this season, but in 10 games, Addison has 36 catches for 575 yards and four touchdowns. Minnesota is 10-2 and an extended absence of a player of Addison’s caliber could seriously impact their offensive chemistry.

This news will likely result in Addison receiving a harsher punishment, but he will not be suspended until next season and can now remain on the field with the Vikings for the remainder of the season.

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