 shown on the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports.</p>
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<p>Aaron Rodgers has dominated the Minnesota Vikings rumor mill this offseason, though his connection to the purple team had started to fizzle with indications he’ll join the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster before too long and J.J. McCarthy will take over Minnesota’s offense.</p>
<h4>Jordan Addison Enters Vikings Trade Rumor Mill</h4>
<p>Meanwhile, many onlookers expect Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to trade his first draft pick in three weeks — the No. 24 selection obtained by Minnesota after a 14-3 regular season in 2024.</p>
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Parrino wrote last week.
“The Bills and Vikings have pulled off a trade in the past for a big-time receiver and Beane should look into Addison’s availability. From the outside looking in, Addison seems to have played his best ball when Jefferson was out of the lineup in 2023.”
 against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports.</p>
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<p>No hint of an Addison trade has really shown up anywhere this offseason, so consider Parrino’s theory a first of its kind.</p>
<p>“He’s a vertical threat who can win at all three levels. I think he’d be a fun addition to the Bills offense,” Parrino added.</p>
<h2>Why the Vikings Won’t Trade Addison</h2>
<p>Addison is an electric playmaker, perfectly complementing Justin Jefferson on Sundays. A rule of thumb in the Vikings’ offense? Throw the ball in his direction, and good things happen — often touchdowns.</p>
<p>Adofo-Mensah nailed the Addison draft pick in 2023, scooping him from Round 1 during a draft when Minnesota reasonably could’ve selected a defensive player.</p>
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Khyree Jackson, died in a tragic car accident that might have involved alcohol consumption by the other motorist.
Addison showed up at Vikings training camp last summer, prepared to learn from the mistake, accept his forthcoming consequence if applicable, and move on. “Whatever’s out there for me, whatever comes with it, I’ll own up to everything. I feel like anything that comes my way is meant to happen or is deserved,” Addison told reporters.
 after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.</p>
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<p>A couple of days before that, Vikings leaders Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O’Connell expressed general disappointment in Addison but preached support.</p>
<p>“We’re disappointed in Jordan. We care about these players. We really do. We want to make sure we’re doing our part for the development on the field,” <a href=)
O’Connell said on July 22nd, 2024. “The other aspect of that is the off-the-field, the life skills, and the development of decision-making and learning how important it is within our culture — which we’re very proud of — that our players understand personal responsibility and accountability.”
Another hypothetical infraction, which would make it three in Minnesota, could signal doom for Addison.
He could also be suspended to start the 2025 regular season.
Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. The show features guests, analysis, and opinion on all things related to the purple team, with 4-7 episodes per week. His Vikings obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). He follows the NBA as closely as the NFL.
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