​The Vikings are hosting Jauan Jennings on a free agent visit GettyQuarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. GettyMinnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison is approaching an inflection point entering his fourth NFL season, and the franchise that drafted him in the first round in 2023 must soon make a decision on whether to keep the potential star on a longterm extension or move him for an asset(s) at some point in the coming year and take the offense in a different direction.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Vikings exercised the fifth-year option on Addison’s deal earlier this offseason, which pays him $18 million in 2027. However, that call is as much about extending the decision timeline on Addison by adding another year at reasonable cost than it is about committing to the wide receiver longterm, as he is already eligible for a multiyear extension but doesn’t yet have one.Addison’s production and game appearances have dropped across the board every season of his career from 17 games played, 108 targets, 70 receptions, 911 yards and 10 TDs as a rookie. The 24 year old has also had multiple off-field issues, including a DUI charge and dropped charges of misdemeanor trespassing and misdemeanor reckless driving. The DUI resulted in a three-game suspension from the league.Despite that, Bill Barnwell of ESPN wrote on Thursday, July 16 that Addison remains worth a first-round pick in trade. According to Barnwell, only second-year offensive guard Donovan Jackson matches Addison’s current trade value, while fellow wideout Justin Jefferson is worth two first-round picks and change.San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan JenningsGettyMinnesota Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Vikings risk Addison’s first-round value dipping if he suffers through another reduction in production in 2026. However, trading him now also presents a risk of selling low on a player Minnesota might either want to keep if he plays well this upcoming year or deal him for a stronger return down the road.Based on the trends, both statistically and behaviorally (Minnesota also suspended Addison for the opening quarter against the Cleveland Browns in Week 5 in London last season for missing a team walkthrough), the Vikings should jump on any opportunity to secure a first-round asset in return for Addison and reset at the position behind Jefferson moving forward.Minnesota has Jauan Jennings under contract for one year, and he could easily step into the No. 2 role both this year and in the future. The Vikings want to find out what they have in Tai Felton, a third-round pick in 2025, while Dillon Bell is an interesting prospect as an undrafted rookie who could fill out the position group alongside Myles Price and another reserve.Patrick Mahomes, ChiefsGettyQuarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe NFL at large may not agree with Barnwell’s assessment