Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison pleaded no contest Thursday to a lesser charge to resolve a 2024 DUI citation, his attorney said. The plea agreement, however, still leaves him subject to NFL discipline.
The NFL did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
According to attorney Jacqueline Sparagna, Addison will plead to what is colloquially known as a «wet reckless» charge. In California, where Addison was cited, that means he will plead no contest to reckless driving with the involvement of alcohol. Addison will be placed on probation for 12 months, pay a $390 fine and complete two online courses.
In a statement, Sparagna said: «While Mr. Addison's case would have made for a great trial, I admire him for taking responsibility by accepting the city attorney's 'wet reckless' offer. Now he can put this incident behind him and solely focus on his promising career.»
The NFL's policy and program on substances of abuse remains relevant because Addison's plea acknowledges the use of alcohol in a driving incident. The policy reads in part: «Absent aggravating circumstances, discipline for a first offense will be a suspension without pay of three regular or postseason games.»
Addison had a jury trial scheduled for Tuesday, but it was postponed as plea discussions continued.
In a post on X, agent Tim Younger wrote that Addison took «careful consideration of the charges against him and all defenses» and understood the «ramifications of this decision.» Compliance with the terms of the plea should terminate probation within six months, Younger wrote.
«He has kept the organization apprised throughout these legal proceedings,» Younger added, «and will continue in his full commitment to being a valuable member of
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