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Minnesota Vikings receiver Jordan Addison fits the bill as a potential target who could command “big-time draft capital” leading into this year’s trade deadline. As a third-year player who is nearing the end of his rookie deal, Addison’s future with the Vikings isn’t crystal clear despite his stellar performance on the field. Off the field, Addison has had several behavioral issues. He served a three-game suspension this season for an alcohol-related offense and was also benched for missing a team meeting in Week 5. While head coach Kevin O’Connell has remained supportive of Addison, the Vikings already are paying big money to Justin Jefferson and may not want to award another premium contract at wide receiver. Those circumstances have led Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer to consider Addison as a potential trade target for the New England Patriots. Vikings WR Jordan Addison Fits Bill of Patriots Trade Target Before Sunday’s Week 7 slate of games kicked off, Breer went on NBC Sports Boston and spoke about the Patriots eyeing a long-term asset at wide receiver after New England pursued Brandon Aiyuk a year ago. “You can bring in a guy who is going to help you now and also be a building block going forward,” Breer said. “Who could that be? Maybe Chris Olave in New Orleans. Maybe Jordan Addison in Minnesota. Guys that are nearing the end of their rookie deals where maybe their teams like the palyer but don’t plan on signing them long term.” Vikings Insider Addresses Jordan Addison Trade Rumors After Latest Misbehavior After serving his suspension, Addison made headlines for a third time in as many years for his behavior. He missed a team meeting in London, England, and was benched by O’Connell to begin a Week 5 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Addison played hero late in that game after O’Connell allowed him to play after the first quarter. He caught a game-clincing touchdown pass from Carson Wentz in the final minute of regulation. That game encapsulated Addison’s time in Minnesota in a nutshell, but how much more the Vikings can tolerate remains to be seen. Regardless, the Vikings seem prepared to ride out Addison’s rookie deal, which would seem to squash any trade conversations that do not begin with a first-round pick. “Of what 23 draft picks? I believe it’s 23 over four years. It’s not even close who the best is talent-wise. I don’t even think that’s up for debate. That’s a fact. Jordan Addison is the ultimate hit so far through four draft classes for this front office,” KSTP’s Darren Wolfson said. “So the idea is you want to keep a guy like that. I’m not shopping him next March.” Wolfson has previously touted the Vikings’ satisfaction with Addison as a player. Barring anymore missteps from the 23-year-old, Addison could garner a new contract in the ballpark of $30 million a year from the Vikings.
