Vikings WR Jordan Addison pleads guilty to wet reckless and will pay $390 fine

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison follows in the footsteps of Rashee Rice when it comes to pleading guilty. Rice, a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver, pleaded guilty to a multi-car crash on July 17–he was sentenced to five years of probation and 30 days of jail time.

The same day, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison pleaded guilty to a vehicular offense, called a ‘wet reckless.’Wet reckless is a legal term where a DUI(driving under the influence) charge gets reduced to a reckless driving charge(considered under the influence). Addison will pay a standard fine, complete two online courses, and then his probation will terminate within six months. TMZ reported that Addison will pay a standard fine of $390 and complete two programs, which include a three-month alcohol education course.

Jordan Addison will continue to be a valuable member of the Minnesota Vikings

Jordan Addison’s agent, Tim Younger, released a statement on X: “Today, after careful consideration of the charges against him and all defenses, Jordan Addison decided to plead to a lesser included vehicular offense, commonly referred to as a ‘wet reckless.’ As a result, Mr. Addison will pay a standard fine and complete two online courses, after which we expect that his probation will be terminated early in six months.

Over the past year, he voluntarily participated in MADD events and programs and, after reflection, decided to enter this plea, understanding the ramifications of this decision. He has kept the organization apprised throughout these legal proceedings and will continue in his full commitment to being a valuable member of his team.”

Jordan Addison was found asleep at the wheel near Los Angeles International Airport

The wide receiver was arrested a year back, on July 12, 2024, near the Los Angeles International Airport.

He was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The California officers found Jordan Addison asleep at the wheel. His car was blocking the traffic. After 30 minutes of investigation, he was arrested. Two hours later, he was released but was still facing DUI charges. He was charged with two misdemeanors - DUI and blood alcohol content over California’s legal limit of 0.8%.

Addison’s plea hearing was scheduled on July 15, 2025.

On July 17, 2025, he agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge–wet reckless.

On July 17, Jonathan Jones, Lead NFL Insider for NFL on CBS, posted on his X: Based off the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy, precedent and potential mitigating/aggravating factors, I would set the range for suspension at: Jordan Addison 1-3 games. Rashee Rice 5-7 games.Also Read: Rashee Rice pleads guilty to multi-car crash and is sentenced to 5 years of probation and 30 days of jail time | NFL News - Times of India