Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Jordan Addison had an explanation for why he was driving 140 mph last week in a 55-mph zone in Minnesota.
In a citation filed Monday in Ramsey County District Court, Addison was driving at high speeds because his dog had an emergency at home, per ESPN.
The updated citation also had misdemeanor charges for speeding and reckless driving, for which he was cited upon being pulled over by Minnesota State Police. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jordan Addison of the Minnesota Vikings poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on May 20, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Michael Owens/Getty Images) "His dog was having an emergency at his residence and that was the reason for his speed," the updated citation reads.
Addison was pulled over after speeding past a Minnesota State Police trooper going eastbound on Interstate 94 this past Thursday around 3 a.m.