India, Oct. 5 -- The Minnesota Vikings shocked all fans by benching their top wide receiver, Jordan Addison, against the Cleveland Browns in the key Week 5 matchup on Sunday. The 23-year-old was not injured. Revealing the reason behind the decision, ESPN's Kevin Seifert reported that it was the 'coach's decision'.

Addison returned to the game on the Vikings' first possession of the second quarter. O'Connell will presumably be asked about the exact reason after the game.

The Vikings WR entered Sunday's matchup already a key figure in Minnesota's offense. A first-round pick from USC in 2023, he has totaled 1,900 yards and 19 touchdowns across 33 career games.

Addison's professional journey, however, has also been marked by off-field setb...