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A California Highway Patrol officer had to wake up an unconscious Jordan Addison in the middle of a lane on a Los Angeles roadway just prior to his DUI arrest last year, footage exclusively obtained by The Post shows.

Video, released by authorities following last week’s disposition of Addison’s criminal case, was captured on a cop’s bodycam around 11:30 p.m. on July 12, 2024, after authorities alleged the NFL star blocked a lane of traffic near LAX when he fell asleep at the wheel of his Rolls-Royce.


  Cops alleged Jordan Addison had blocked a lane of traffic near LAX after he fell asleep at the wheel of his Rolls-Royce. California Highway Patrol Cops alleged Jordan Addison had blocked a lane of traffic near LAX after he fell asleep at the wheel of his Rolls-Royce. California Highway Patrol

The video shows an officer approaching Addison’s car and telling dispatch “the party is passed out.” After several firm knocks on the window, Addison awoke and seemed confused.

“You all right?” the cop asked. “What’s going on?”


  Jordan Addison told cops he had not been drinking prior to getting behind the wheel. California Highway Patrol Jordan Addison told cops he had not been drinking prior to getting behind the wheel. California Highway Patrol

“What do you mean?” Addison responded.

“What do I mean?” the cop said to the Minnesota Vikings wideout. “You’ve been here asleep for like 15 minutes.”

Addison ultimately stated he was “good” and told the officer he was on his way to the airport. He said he had not been drinking, but after the cop checked his eyes, he ordered Addison out of the car and asked him a series of questions.

Addison said he was heading to LAX from West Hollywood, and reiterated he “didn’t have anything to drink.” The 23-year-old, who played at USC before being selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, eventually underwent field sobriety testing before he was administered a Breathalyzer.

Following the roadside exams, Addison was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI, and as he was being put in a squad car, cops discovered he had $150 in one-dollar bills on his person. Addison never explained why he had the unique amount of cash.


  Jordan Addison had $150 in one-dollar bills on his person during his July 2024 arrest. California Highway Patrol Jordan Addison had $150 in one-dollar bills on his person during his July 2024 arrest. California Highway Patrol

Addison was later charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with at least a .08% BAC. He initially pleaded not guilty, but in July 2025, he pleaded guilty to a lesser “wet reckless” charge after taking a deal from prosecutors. He was placed on one year of probation, ordered to pay a fine and required to complete two online courses.

Last week, his probation was terminated early after his attorney, Jacqueline Sparagna, submitted proof in court her client had met all of the conditions of his agreement.


  Jordan Addison was suspended the first three games of the season. Getty Images Jordan Addison was suspended the first three games of the season. Getty Images

“Jordan fulfilled every one of his obligations on time and without exception, often going above and beyond what was required of him,” she said in a statement to The Post. “Now that his probation has been formally terminated, we will be filing an expungement so he can fully move forward with his life.”

Addison, who was suspended the first three games of this season over the run-in with cops, has played in 10 games for the Vikings this season, recording 510 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 37 catches.

His status for Sunday’s road game against the Cowboys is in question as he’s dealing with an Achilles injury.

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