The Minnesota Vikings got some good news ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the New York Giants.
According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, wide receiver Jordan Addison (ankle) is off the injury report and ready to go for the season opener.
With tight end T.J. Hockenson out while recovering from an injury suffered last season, Minnesota is going to need all the help it can get from its other pass-catchers.
#Vikings WR Jordan Addison (ankle) is off the injury report and good to go for Sunday’s opener vs. the #Giants.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 6, 2024
Of course, All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson is the superstar for the Vikings.
Fresh off of signing a major contract extension and fully healthy, look for him to be the focal point through the air for veteran quarterback Sam Darnold.
But the fact that Addison is healthy for Week 1 is a big deal.
Despite some off-the-field issues, he is one of the league’s ascending players.
A first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, he caught 70 passes for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie last season.
Assuming Jefferson stays healthy, Addison’s numbers might not be the same, but without Hockenson for the first few games, he could be very productive at the beginning of the year.
Vikings fans should be excited about the prospect of Jefferson and Addison playing together for a full season.
Plus, if Hockenson returns to Pro Bowl form later in the year, and if free agent signee Aaron Jones can be what he was for the Green Bay Packers at running back, other teams might want to look out for this Vikings offense.
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