New buzz makes Vikings intentions with Jordan Addison abundantly clear

Matt Krohn-Imagn ImagesWith easy-to-see needs elsewhere, it was surprising when the Minnesota Vikings took wide receiver Jordan Addison in the first round (No. 23 overall) of the 2023 draft. But history says teams should draft good players without too much concern for need, and it has worked out well as Addison tied for the fourth-most receiving touchdowns in the league over the 2023 and 2024 seasons (19).

However, in back-to-back offseasons, 2023 and 2024, Addison ran into legal trouble for violations related to driving. The second offense led to the NFL suspending him for the first three games this season.

Along with losing a few game checks this season, it was easy to wonder if Addison's…