And now we wait for what the NFL has to say
The legal proceedings against Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison have officially concluded.
Addison’s agent, Tim Younger, released the following statement minutes ago via Twitter/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…
— Younger & Associates/QB Limited/Tim Younger (@YoungerAssoc) July 17, 2025
The statement reads, in full:
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.
(We’re gonna have “wet reckless” jokes for days, aren’t we?)
According to Cornell Law, a “wet reckless” is when someone charged with a DUI (as Addison was) receives a lesser charge for reckless driving. It is not an option that is available to defendants in all states, but California is one of the states that allows such a plea. The Cornell Law definition does state that prosecutors generally only offer that option in “cases involving little evidence or low alcohol content,” though since none of us were in the courtroom and the circumstances of Addison’s charges have never formally been released, we don’t know for sure if either of those things is the case.
Now, Addison and the Vikings will wait for the NFL to make a decision on what sort of discipline Addison will receive from the league. A three-game suspension is what a lot of folks have been anticipating, though the nature of Addison’s plea could, potentially, play a role in how long a suspension he receives.
Given that we’re on the verge of the Vikings starting Training Camp and that Addison has had this hanging over him for a significant period of time, I would expect that the league will come down with their ruling before too long. Once we get word on what they decide, we will bring that decision to you.