We have been preparing for the 2025 season over the last few months from a lot of different angles. Now that the NFL Draft and rookie minicamp are behind us, we can shift our entire focus forward toward the start of the season.
There are plenty of storylines across the board to look at. The Minnesota Vikings are set to have a first-year starting quarterback in J.J. McCarthy, which will end up being the biggest factor in the Vikings' season, especially with how the schedule fares on Wednesday when it's released.
Jordan Addison's legal issues take step forward
With McCarthy being a first-year starting quarterback, one thing that you need to try and do for him is load up the talent around him. The offensive line is in great shape and the pass catchers the Vikings have on the outside are on another level.
One of those players is wide receiver Jordan Addison. After being the 23rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Addison has had legal issues on multiple occasions. Both of them came while operating a motor vehicle.
His latest instance came back in July of 2024 where he was arrested on charges of Driving Under the Influence in California. That case still hasn't been resolved, but we are moving closer to one.
ESPN's Kevin Seifert reported that a jury trial has officially been scheduled for June 16th, one day after a pre-trial conference was held. The trial will occur in the Supreme Court of California.
No matter the result of the trial for Addison, he is likely to receive a suspension for his actions. The standard personal conduct policy suspension for a DUI has been three games, which could end up being impactful for McCarthy as he gets his feet wet.
Remember, the NFL doesn't need a conviction in order to give out a punishment; they just wait until the case is officially closed before they make a judgment.
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