Jordan Addison Continues to Thicken the Plot
It didn’t take long for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison to hit on all cylinders after returning to the lineup last month, and if one peeks ahead into the future, the franchise will have a meaty decision about his future.
Jordan Addison has returned from a suspension in the last few weeks, playing marvelously and setting the stage for quite the decision regarding the Vikings.
As early as next offseason, Addison extension talks will heat up, and the man is very likely to request $30 million or more per season. Minnesota must decide to invest in a player with a splotchy off-the-field track record or trade him in 2026 or 2027.
Jordan Addison on Track to Be Worth over $30 Million per Year
Addison ain’t gonna give nobody a discount.
Value for Jordan Addison Shoots to the Moon
Addison has 283 receiving yards in three games, tabulating such lofty numbers with suspect quarterback performance, courtesy of Carson Wentz.
Scaled to a 17-game season — so, yes, if Addison were not suspended to start the year — Addison would be on track for over 1,600 receiving yards. Some wondered if Addison would take a while to build rapport with Wentz or bat away offseason rust. Neither scenario happened.
The offseason after a rookie contract’s third season is prime territory for the player to request an extension, and don’t look now, but that’s about four months away. The guy on pace for 1,320 receiving yards in a suspension-shortened season will ask for his bag in no time.
Antics in the Backdrop
With contract negotiations looming, this offseason is pivotal for Addison — especially when it comes to avoiding off-field mistakes and unnecessary drama.
The Vikings showed patience through his two separate driving incidents (speeding 140 MPH in 2023 and a DUI-adjacent crime in 2024), treating him like a young player still finding his footing rather than a lost cause. Because no one was injured, Minnesota’s leadership could afford a forgiving stance.
That grace, however, has an expiration date. One more arrest — no matter how minor — could force the team into tricky waters, potentially exploring a trade or even a release. Any further legal trouble would almost certainly derail his long-term earning potential.
Addison was also benched for a quarter in Week 5 against Cleveland after skipping a team walkthrough, adding another blemish to his résumé.
At this point, it’s simple: he has to keep his head down, stay out of trouble, and prove he’s worth the investment — because the next misstep could cost him credibility and cash.
Fair Market Value
The NFL’s salary ladder climbs every year, and Addison will inevitably be part of the next wave. Right now, receivers in his tier — guys like Tee Higgins and Jaylen Waddle — pull in roughly $28 million annually. If Addison continues to perform up to his own standard, expect him to push for a $30 million figure without hesitation.
That kind of deal would currently slot him around the league’s 10th-highest-paid receivers as of October 2025.
And let’s be real — the Vikings aren’t getting a hometown discount just because he’s had a couple of boneheaded moments. NFL agents don’t care about “lesson learned” pricing. Fuhgeddaboudit.
Vikings Almost Can’t Let Him Walk
Here’s the kicker: Addison appears to have turned the corner into the type of playmaker that the Vikings cannot let leave. That is — a man on pace for 1,300 receiving yards in 14 games should not be left for dead in free agency or traded.
Before this season, Addison nibbled at production just below 1,000 yards per year. Now, he’s taking the leap to superstardom.
Even with his off-the-field horseplay, fans might riot if general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah traded him. He’s that good.
Other Addison Takes
The Viking Age‘s Luke Norris on Addison: “An extension for Addison could see him command $30 million per season if he continues to put up the kind of numbers he has during the first two-plus years of his career.”
“Now, it will be interesting to see what happens moving forward this season, as all three of Addison’s appearances thus far have been with Carson Wentz at quarterback. And obviously, the two have developed a strong rapport. But with J.J. McCarthy returning to practice last week for the first time since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 2 and Wentz not having the best overall game against Philadelphia, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell hinted in his postgame presser that a change under center could happen as soon as Thursday night when Minnesota visits the Los Angeles Chargers.”
The easiest way to think of it? Addison is no longer a luxury item. He may be mandatory to the team’s vitality.
Norris concluded, “It’s not as if Addison has zero familiarity with McCarthy, as the two had training camp and the preseason to develop some chemistry. Regular-season action hits differently, of course, but Addison is the type of receiver that seems comfortable no matter who’s getting him the ball. And if he can get comfortable with McCarthy, his value will only continue to rise.”
Addison will turn 24 in three months. His career’s prime hasn’t even hit yet.
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