Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison won't face a trespassing charge following his alleged wrongful arrest in Florida on Jan. 12, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo,who reported Tuesdaythat Addison's agent told him that Addison will now prepare to file a civil claim.
Addison, 23,was arrested early last Mondayat the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa around 3:45 a.m,per KTSP, and charged with misdemeanor trespassing. He was released that afternoon on $500 bond.
Casino security asked Addison "several times" to leave the restaurant Noodle Bar inside the venue, but he refused,according to The Athletic, which cited a court record in its report. Then, when Addison was escorted out of the building, he "repeatedly had to be redirected towards the front exit," per the court record, The Athletic reported.
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Ultimately, Addison was taken into custody for trespassing, reportedly after receiving warnings from two officers.
Addison's attorney, Brian Pakett, released a statement Tuesday about Florida authorities' decision to drop the misdemeanor trespassing charge,per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero:
"As Mr. Addison's agent has advised, from the very outset of this incident and arrest, Mr. Addison committed no legal wrong doing," Pakett's statement reads, via Pelissero.
"We are thrilled that the truth was finally revealed and this poor man's name was not besmirched any longer. I am thankful we were able to bring this to light as quickly as possible."
Addison just completed his third season with the Vikings, who took him No. 23 overall in the 2023 draft. He's eligible for a contract extension this spring.
Months after he was drafted, he was cited for driving 140 mph on a Minnesota freeway. While a charge of reckless driving was dismissed,he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor speeding charge and paid $686 in fines.
A year later, in 2024,he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influencein Southern California. Officers said Addison was "asleep behind the wheel" of a white Rolls-Royce that was stopped and blocking a freeway lane near Los Angeles International Airport just after 11 p.m. Hewound up pleading to a lesser offense referred to as a "wet reckless,"which, in California, meant he pleaded no contest to reckless driving with the involvement of alcohol,as ESPN reported at the time.
He was placed on probation for 12 months and was required to complete a pair of online courses, in addition to paying a $390 fine.
As a result of that citation, Addisonserved a three-game suspension at the start of the 2025 season. Not long after he returned to the field, he was disciplined again, this time internally for reportedly missing a walkthrough practice. Addison was benched for the first quarter of the Vikings' 21-17 win over the Cleveland Browns in London during Week 5. He did, however,catch the game-winning touchdown in that matchup.
Addison's talent is undeniable. He won the Biletnikoff Award at Pitt in 2021 and then showcased his skill set as a shifty and speedy receiver at USC to finish out his college career.
In three seasons with the Vikings, he's caught 175 passes and totaled 24 touchdowns. That said, his numbers have decreased since his rookie campaign, when he piled up 70 grabs, 911 receiving yards and 10 touchdown catches.
