Jordan Addison, wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, has become increasingly controversial. In fact, fans and analysts talk more about what he does off the field than about his performance in the NFL. The situation has worsened, and the league has suspended him for the first three games of the 2025-26 regular season.
The Minnesota Vikings drafted Addison in the first round with a clear goal: to make him a reliable support for Justin Jefferson. On the field, Addison performs well. However, his off-field behavior is damaging his standing as an NFL player.
His future is at risk due to repeated misconduct
According to First Sportz, Addison’s frequent run-ins with the law, combined with this latest issue with the NFL, have frustrated many fans. He already faces DUI charges, and now, the situation has escalated due to substance abuse that violates league policies.
Discipline: NFL suspended Vikings WR Jordan Addison for the first three games of the 2025 regular season for violating the league’s Substances of Abuse Policy.
Addison now will miss games at Chicago, vs. the Falcons and vs. the Bengals. pic.twitter.com/f4fFt3ECU6— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 5, 2025
This is especially unfortunate given that the former USC standout is seen as a rising NFL star. Yet his actions are derailing that trajectory. Moreover, his behavior is shaping a negative public image, which contrasts with his promising football stats.
As the new NFL season kicks off, Addison will miss the first three games. That means his quarterback won’t have him during a crucial stretch. Fans are expressing their anger loudly on social media.
After serving his suspension, Addison will travel with the Vikings to Dublin to play two games in the United Kingdom. Despite recent issues, the franchise expects him to be in shape and ready to face the Pittsburgh Steelers.
His primary responsibility will be supporting rookie QB JJ McCarthy, but the team has serious doubts about whether Addison can be trusted to do his job. According to the Vikings’ head coach, Addison is part of the protective shield around their quarterback, and that role comes with major responsibility.
