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Vikings Officially Sign WR Jordan Addison, Their First-Round Pick

Addison's rookie contract has been signed. He's locked and loaded for OTAs.
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Vikings Officially Sign WR Jordan Addison, Their First-Round Pick
Vikings Officially Sign WR Jordan Addison, Their First-Round Pick

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The Vikings have signed wide receiver Jordan Addison, their first-round pick at No. 23 overall, to his rookie contract, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

It's a four-year deal for Addison worth $13.7 million, a figure determined by his draft slot. Three years from now, the Vikings will have the ability to pick up his fifth-year option for the 2027 season. Although rookie contract values are set figures, there are other aspects that can be negotiated, which is why some players sign sooner than others.

The Vikings have now signed five of their six draft picks. Seventh-round running back DeWayne McBride is the only member of their draft class who has not yet been officially signed.

Expectations are high for Addison in Minnesota, who will likely step right into Adam Thielen's vacated role as the No. 2 wide receiver in Kevin O'Connell's offense. Playing alongside Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson, Addison should see no shortage of 1-on-1 opportunities. As a gifted, refined route runner, he has the skill set to take advantage of those single coverage looks.

Jordan Addison is Ready to Get Going With the Minnesota Vikings

Addison took part in the Vikings' rookie minicamp last weekend — with a "rookie participation agreement" that protected him financially against the possibility of injury — and looked as advertised, showing off his sharp change-of-direction ability and reliable hands. The team believes he has a bright future as part of a long-term pairing with Jefferson.

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WILL RAGATZ

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI, who also covers the Twins, Timberwolves, Gophers, and other Minnesota teams. He is a credentialed Minnesota Vikings beat reporter, covering the team extensively at practices, games and throughout the NFL draft and free agency period. Ragatz attended Northwestern University, where he studied at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. During his time as a student, he covered Northwestern Wildcats football and basketball for SB Nation’s Inside NU, eventually serving as co-editor-in-chief in his junior year. In the fall of 2018, Will interned in Sports Illustrated’s newsroom in New York City, where he wrote articles on Major League Baseball, college football, and college basketball for SI.com.

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