Former USC wide receiver and current Minnesota Vikings star Jordan Addison was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after being caught asleep at the wheel near LAX, authorities said Sunday. The Vikings are rightly concerned about this development. Some context is warranted.
On Friday night at 11:06 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers were dispatched to a report a disabled vehicle was blocking lanes from the westbound Glen Anderson (105) Freeway to northbound Sepulveda Boulevard, according to an arrest report obtained by the Southern California News Group.
Addison was arrested at approximately 11:36 p.m. following a DUI investigation, per the report. He was released at 1:36 a.m. Saturday.
“We are aware of Jordan Addison’s arrest this past Friday and are currently gathering more information regarding the incident,” the Vikings said in a statement.
Last summer in Minnesota, Addison was pulled over and cited for speeding and reckless driving after driving 140 miles per hour in a 55-mph zone. Per that police report, Addison said he was driving at such a speed due to an emergency regarding his dog.
He was not arrested for the prior incident but later pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor speeding charge and paid a fine. Addison, 22, was a first-round pick out of USC last year. He registered 70 receptions for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns in his rookie season.
Vikings rookies report to training camp July 21. Veterans report July 23. The NFL franchise has to wonder if its young receiver can make more sensible decisions.
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