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Kevin O’Connell Benches Vikings WR Jordan Addison for Missing Walkthrough
Addison was benched for missing a team walkthrough but returned to catch the game-winning touchdown in the Vikings' 21-17 win, improving their record to 3-2, coach said.
- After sitting out the opening quarter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Jordan Addison caught a 12-yard, game-winning touchdown on October 5 to seal Minnesota's 21-17 win over the Cleveland Browns.
- Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Jordan Addison was benched for missing a team walkthrough this week, adding `Those types of things aren't in alignment with our standards and wanted to make sure he was held accountable for that.`
- As a 2023 first-round pick, Jordan Addison posted four catches for 114 yards last week and has one year left on his rookie deal.
- Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell balanced support and standards, saying `I love Jordan Addison` while All-Pro Justin Jefferson called it `Yeah, you know, it's a difficult situation` and said he spoke with Addison.
- Addison's off-field record includes a "wet reckless" plea deal after DUI-related incidents, while Minnesota doesn't play again until hosting the Philadelphia Eagles on October 19 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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After briefly being benched, Jordan Addison plays hero for Vikings
LONDON — After warming up with his teammates on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, receiver Jordan Addison didn’t play a snap in the opening 15 minutes of the game between the Vikings and the Cleveland Browns. Asked about the decision, head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed that Addison was briefly benched for missing a walkthrough this week. “Those types of things aren’t in alignment with our standards,” O’Connell said. “I wanted to m…
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Kevin O’Connell benches Vikings WR Jordan Addison for missing walkthrough
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell benched Jordan Addison for the first quarter of Sunday's 21-17 win over the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur after missing a team walkthrough during the week.
·Minneapolis, United States
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