Addison, Felton exit practice early as Vikings' WR injury woes deepen

The severity of the injuries are currently unknown, but it's a situation to monitor.

Jul 28, 2025; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) takes part in drills during the teams training camp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images / Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Already in an injury crisis, the Vikings' wide receiver room took two more hits during Wednesday's practice with both Jordan Addison and rookie Tai Felton leaving the session early. The severity of the injuries that caused the duo to exit practice early is currently unclear, but both were seen favoring their arm after a play during the fully-padded practice.

More concern for the Vikings’ depleted WR room. Jordan Addison left today’s practice late after Tai Felton left early. Both seemingly favoring arm/hand/wrist.

No idea on severity, but first-team WRs to end practice were Lucky Jackson, Jeshaun Jones, Thayer Thomas.

— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) August 20, 2025

During the last month, the Vikings have seen Rondale Moore lost for the season, Jalen Nailor suffer a potentially significant hand injury, and Addison issued a suspension that will keep him out for the first three weeks of the season. Star receiver Justin Jefferson only recently returned to practice after suffering a hamstring injury earlier in camp.

Our own Will Ragatz reported that Lucky Jackson, Jeshaun Jones, and Thayer Thomas were the first-team wide receivers at the end of Wednesday's practice session.

While the team hasn't expressed outward concern about the growing issue, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported early Wednesday morning that the Vikings were 'seriously exploring' trading for a veteran receiver.

We'll see if Kevin O'Connell provides any sort of update on Addison and Felton's status after Friday's preseason finale in Tennessee. The Vikings don't have to release an official injury report until Thursday, September 4.

Update: Sounds like both are OK.

Via a source, both Addison and Felton are fine. No issues going forward from today’s practice. https://t.co/Aphb5hwZbI

— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) August 20, 2025

If Addison and Felton both have minor injuries, it probably doesn't change the team's outlook all that much. Addison has until Week 4 in Ireland (September 28) to get healthy, while Felton has almost exclusively worked with the second-team offense and on special teams.

This is a developing story...

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