EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings intend to exercise the team's fifth-year option on receiver Jordan Addison, Executive Vice President of Football Operations Rob Brzezinski told media members Monday at the NFL's Annual League Meeting.
"He's a really important player for us, an impact player," Brzezinski said. "We're definitely exercising the option. For sure. The deadline for that is after the draft."
Teams have the opportunity to exercise fifth-year options to extend rookie contracts of first-round picks. The deadline for doing so for Addison is May 2026 to apply to the 2027 season.
Addison, the 23rd overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, has recorded 175 receptions for 2,396 yards and 22 touchdowns, generating a receiver rating of 93.2.
He's been productive in tandem with Justin Jefferson, elevating as a rookie when Jefferson missed time because of a hamstring injury.
Addison caught 70 passes for 911 yards and 10 scores in his first NFL season, despite Minnesota starting four different quarterbacks for the first time in one campaign. He garnered NFL Offensive Rookie of Month for October 2023 thanks in part to a dazzling performance against the 49ers and earned placement on PFWA's All-Rookie Team.
Addison became the 13th rookie in NFL history and the fifth since 2000 to record at least 900 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns in his debut season. His 70 receptions rank second and his 911 yards are third in franchise history among rookies. Only Jefferson snagged more receptions as a rookie (88), and only Jefferson (1,400) and Hall of Famer Randy Moss (1,313) posted more receiving yards in their rookie seasons.
The 10 touchdowns as a rookie tied Sammy White (1976) for second among Vikings rookies and only trail Randy Moss (17 in 1998).
Addison followed that campaign with 63 catches for 875 yards and nine touchdowns.
In 2025, Addison finished with 42 catches for 610 yards and three scores through the air, including the 12-yard game-winner from Carson Wentz with 25 seconds remaining in Minnesota's win over Cleveland in London.
Addison also ran past Lions defenders for a 65-yard touchdown for a 20-10 lead with 3:43 remaining in Week 17.
Minnesota's previous use of a fifth-year option was on 2021 first-rounder Christian Darrisaw before later working out an extended deal with the left tackle.
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