Earlier this offseason, Vikings running back Roc Thomas was charged with felony marijuana possession.
On Wednesday, Thomas received three years’ probation as part of a plea deal given to first-time offenders that avoids a full conviction.
More from the Twin Cities Pioneer Press on Thomas:
Thomas received a stay of adjudication, which is required under state law for first-time, low-level drug offenders, the Dakota County attorney’s office said.
That means the charge should be dismissed after a probationary term of up to three years. Conditions of probation include a chemical dependency evaluation and possible treatment; no alcohol or drug use; and random testing.
Thomas had eight rushes for 30 yards last season with the Vikings. He’s hoping to earn a roster spot in 2019 with the team.
Per Spotrac, Thomas is due $570,000 next season, but the Vikings could release him without penalty. He could face punishment from the NFL because of the marijuana case.
Thomas is part of a Vikings running back committee that includes Dalvin Cook, Mike Boone, Ameer Abdullah and 2019 third-round pick Alexander Mattison.
