Minnesota Vikings WR in Trouble Again?

The Minnesota Vikings are playing against the Cleveland Browns this morning, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, UK. But when Carson Wentz and the offense took the field, there was one notable starter missing, third-year wide receiver Jordan Addison.

The 2023 No. 23 overall draft pick was not listed on the inactive list, but for the entire first quarter, No. 3 in all white was nowhere to be found. Just before the start of the second quarter, we found out why. Addison was not dealing with a physical ailment.

Minnesota Vikings WR benched to start game vs Browns

Instead, Kevin Seifert (ESPN) reports that his absence at the start of week five was a “coach’s decision”. In other words, Jordan did something that resulted in him being benched for the start of this game. When the 2nd quarter began, Addison was back on the field.

It took until Kevin O’Connell’s postgame press conference for fans and media to find out why Jordan Addison was disciplined Sunday. According to the head coach, Addison missed a Vikings walkthrough this week, leading to his first quarter benching.

Jordan Addison is heading onto the field. So this was a first-quarter benching, due to what the Vikings say was a coach's decision.

— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) October 5, 2025

Kevin O’Connell says Jordan Addison missed a walk thru this week. Addison addressed the team about it.

— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) October 5, 2025

Jordan Addison may be his own worst enemy

Addison played the MN Vikings full game in Dublin last week, after spending the first three games of the regular season suspended due to a DUI arrest in California two offseasons ago that was eventually pleaded down to a “wet reckless” violation.

In his first game of 2025, against the Steelers, Addison piled up 114 receiving yards on 4 receptions. In his three quarters of play Sunday, he put up another 5 receptions for 41 yards and the game-winning touchdown.

Jonathan Vilma on Carson Wentz's go-ahead TD pass to Jordan Addison: "I can't emphasize enough how good of a throw that was. That is big league! Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes…" #NFL https://t.co/rDEZhojVJo pic.twitter.com/jw1wxBo0Xt

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) October 5, 2025

One thing is for sure, though, this latest off-field incident isn’t a good look for the former USC and Pitt star, who has accumulated 1941 yards and 20 touchdowns on 142 career receptions.

Jordan Addison could be looking at a massive $100 million contract in the next two offseasons, if he can show the Minnesota Vikings and/or the rest of the league that he can keep his nose out of trouble… something that is proving easier said than done.