Vikings star Jordan Addison arrested in California for possible drunk driving

Vikings receiver Jordan Addison was arrested late Friday in California on suspicion of drunken driving, just days after a teammate died in a drunken crash and nearly a year after Addison was arrested for speeding in St. Paul.

According to a report from the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to reports of a car blocking lanes of a freeway near Los Angeles International Airport. Officers said they arrived to find a white Rolls-Royce blocking the lane while the driver appeared to be asleep at the wheel.

The driver, identified as Addison, was arrested after a brief investigation on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the California Highway Patrol.

In a statement, the Vikings said only that the team was aware of the arrest.

“We are aware of the arrest of Jordan Addison last Friday and are currently gathering additional information regarding the incident,” the statement said.

The arrest was first reported in the Los Angeles Daily News.

Addison was arrested last summer for speeding on Interstate 94 in St. Paul.

In August 2023, Addison pleaded guilty to driving his luxury sports car at 225 km/h. He paid a $686 fine and had his driver’s license suspended for six months.