Summary
The Minnesota Vikings benched wide receiver Jordan Addison for the first quarter of their game against the Cleveland Browns because he missed a team walkthrough. Teammate Justin Jefferson spoke to Addison about the importance of being part of the team. Addison later contributed to the team's victory with a game-winning catch.
Key Facts
- The Vikings benched Jordan Addison in the first quarter for missing a walkthrough.
- Head coach Kevin O'Connell wanted to hold Addison accountable for not meeting team standards.
- Justin Jefferson, Addison's teammate and team leader, talked to him about team responsibilities.
- Addison apologized to the team before the game.
- Addison missed the first three games of the season due to an NFL suspension for violating the substance abuse policy.
- Addison scored the game-winning touchdown in the Vikings' 21-17 win against the Browns.
