Vikings Lock in Addison with Five-Year Option

0:00On March 30th, the Minnesota Vikings are locking in wide receiver Jordan Addison by exercising his fifth year option before May 1st. That move guarantees him an $18 million base salary in 2027 as their 2023 first round pick. Vikings exec Rob Rizinski confirmed it straight up, calling Addison a key impact guy and saying they're doing it right after the draft. That timing has folks buzzing about possible trade talks, especially with Justin Jefferson already caching 35 million a year at the spot. Addison's put up solid numbers over three years. 911 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie, then 875 and 9-the. Next, his production dipped in 2025 to 610 yards and three scores, but he's still a big part of their attack. He sat out the first three games that year on a DUI suspension, yet delivered a clutch 65-yard touchdown run on Christmas to seal a win over. The Lions and knocked them out of playoffs.

1:00With this option in play, the Vikings stay invested in their young receivers, setting up big decisions down the line as Addison eyes a new deal. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day. I'm Corey with the story.