The Minnesota Vikings finally have wide receiver Jordan Addison back on the field for Week 4. He missed the first three games of the 2025 season because the NFL suspended him for violating its substances of abuse policy. That meant the team had to play without one of its top receivers for the opening weeks.
This week, Addison was officially reinstated and added back to the Vikings’ 53-man roster. That made him eligible to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Being activated meant he could finally join the team’s offensive game plan again and start contributing on the field.
Addison was active and healthy for the game. He was on the field from the very first offensive series, showing that the coaches were ready to get him involved. The Vikings’ first drive went 10 plays and gained 51 yards. Despite the solid drive, Addison was not targeted even once. Instead, all the passes went to other players. Justin Jefferson, the team’s star wide receiver, caught four targets, and running back Jordan Mason got the remaining target.
So far, Addison’s return has been quiet. After missing three full games, it’s normal for him to take some time to get back into the rhythm of the offense. The team is likely easing him back in and trying to make sure he is comfortable with the plays and timing. Even though he hasn’t touched the ball yet, his presence on the field adds depth to the Vikings’ receiving group and gives them more options for future drives.
In short, Addison is back and ready to play, but his impact hasn’t been seen yet. The first few drives show that the team is relying heavily on Jefferson and Mason, but as the game goes on, Addison could start to see targets and help the offense get more explosive. His return is a positive sign for the Vikings moving forward, even if it’s been quiet so far.