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It’s Time for Jordan Addison to Step Up

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Vikings WR Jordan Addison in 2025 against the Bears
Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

It has been a turbulent start to Jordan Addison’s career. The talent has always been visible but he has often gotten in his own way with off-field antics. For the first time, he comes into a season without off-field drama, and now it’s time for Addison to really step up.

It’s Time for Jordan Addison to Step Up

Jordan Addison celebrates a first-quarter touchdown against the 49ers.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers on October 23, 2023, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The rookie’s early strike energized the home crowd in a primetime matchup, showcasing his knack for making big plays on a national stage. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.

The Minnesota Vikings organization has stood by Addison through a series of problems and backed him by exercising his fifth-year option back in April. That means the Vikings have the guy that they drafted with the 23rd overall pick in the 2023 draft to partner with Justin Jefferson locked in until the end of the 2027 season. All that remains is for Addison to earn his big second contract and extend his stay in Minnesota even further.

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He has the talent, but Addison needs to do a few things before the Vikings can confidently commit to him long-term.

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Firstly, he needs to continue to stay out of trouble. A drama-free offseason for Addison has been refreshing and now needs to become the norm. He also needs to step up and have the type of season that will secure him the type of big money that he will likely be looking for. The wide receiver market has gone crazy since the Vikings gave Jefferson a $35 million-a-year contract. The Baltimore Ravens recently gave Zay Flowers (who was drafted one place above Addison in 2023) a contract that matched Jefferson’s.

Addison’s Career So Far

Jordan Addison celebrates a touchdown with Justin Jefferson during the Vikings’ first quarter against the Falcons.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates a first-quarter touchdown with teammate Justin Jefferson (18) on Dec 8, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The young receiving duo connected early to energize the home crowd as Minnesota’s offense found rhythm against the Atlanta Falcons, showcasing its explosive potential when both playmakers are healthy and active in the lineup. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.

Addison had a slightly better rookie season than Flowers but the latter has kicked on with two 1,000+ receiving-yard seasons. Hindered by a three-game suspension to start the season and Minnesota’s problems at quarterback, Addison’s stats fell off sharply last year.

Here are the stat lines for his three seasons in Minnesota to date.

Year Targets Receptions Yards Touchdowns
2023 108 70 911 10
2024 99 63 875 9
2025 79 42 610 3

The story is a decline in every category in each subsequent season. That can not continue to happen this season. A return of Addison in the end zone is something Minnesota needs to see. He was a prolific touchdown scorer in his first two seasons but amongst the offensive problems the Vikings had a pair of talented receivers like Jefferson and Addison combining for just five receiving touchdowns was an indictment of just how bad it was.

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Kyler Murray Can Be A Big Help to Addison

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Aug 15, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) looks on during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images – Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Minnesota has a new QB1 for the 2026 season, and that should be good news for Addison. Murray is a talented former first overall pick and two-time Pro Bowler. He has his drawbacks, which is why he’s in Minnesota this season trying to reignite his career. His small stature (5’10″) can lead to problems with short-range passes over the middle of the field, but that’s not where Addison does most of his work.

Addison is often used downfield and this is where Murray is good and accurate. His 67.1% completion rate is the fifth highest all-time, and he’s not doing that dumping the ball off over the middle all the time. Give Murray time to throw deep and he will be accurate, but be also has the athleticism to extend plays to make deep routes happen. 

Murray to Addison could be come a vital connection for this offense and it’s something I’m excited to see develop.

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NFL analyst gives clear verdict on Odell Beckham Jr securing his spot on Giants roster after “no team was interested in even sniffing him”

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Odell Beckham Jr. made the New York Giants’ 53-man roster on Sunday after sitting out the entire 2025 NFL season. The wide receiver signed a non-guaranteed veteran salary benefit contract with the franchise in June.

NFL Insider Connor Hughes shared his thoughts about Beckham’s return to the Giants roster on Sunday.

“He [Beckham] sat out all of last year and virtually no team was interested in even sniffing him to bring him on their team,” Hughes said. “And now here he is in 2026 on the Giants’ 53-man roster, and he earned it. This was not a scholarship. This wasn’t, ‘oh, give Odell a job.’”

“He earned a spot on this team because he was absolutely one of the best receivers in Giants training camp throughout this year. He kept getting open. He showed that he still has some gas left in the tank. He showed he’s worthy of a spot on this team and he finally has it.”

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When the Giants signed the three-time Pro Bowler in June, he was not promised a regular-season roster spot. Beckham had to earn his way up the depth chart from scratch.

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Beckham faced a crowded depth chart alongside Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Darnell Mooney, rookie Malachi Fields, and returner Braxton Berrios. He impressed throughout the training camp and capped his preseason with three catches for 53 yards on six targets against the New York Jets.

Beckham now prepares for his first regular-season game in a Giants uniform since December 2018, when New York hosts the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1.

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Odell Beckham Jr. on making the Giants’ 53-man roster

Odell Beckham Jr. completed a full-circle comeback on Sunday after making the 53-man roster of the New York Giants, the franchise that drafted him 12th overall in 2014.

After securing his place on the New York Giants’ active 53-man roster, Beckham spoke with NFL insider Josina Anderson about the moment the Giants head coach John Harbaugh delivered the news and his mindset heading into the 2026 regular season.

“I am excited,” Beckham said. “I found out when I was walking off the field. [Head coach John Harbaugh] said congratulations, and he said that I worked hard. I told him I will give him everything I got. He said, ‘Let’s go do it.’”

Beckham sent his love to the fans and said he will give it his all for the franchise.