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Top Josh Metellus News
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Returns to practice
Metellus (shoulder) returned to practice Monday, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Metellus landed awkwardly on his shoulder in practice last Thursday. Metellus has been a mainstay in the Vikings' secondary over the past two seasons at safety alongside Harrison Smith.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Nursing shoulder injury
Metellus injured his shoulder during Thursday's training camp practice, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters that Metellus injured his shoulder during the team's two-minute drill, and the sixth-year safety will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury. Metellus has been a mainstay in the Vikings' secondary over the past two seasons, and an extended absence would open the door for Theo Jackson and Jay Ward to compete for a starting spot at safety alongside Harrison Smith.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Returns to practice
Mettellus (ankle) participated in Minnesota's practice Monday, Cole Smith of USA Today reports.
Mettellus had missed the previous two practice sections after injuring his ankle but is now healthy again. The 27-year-old had a strong outing last season, recording 103 tackles (63 solo) and two interceptions across 17 regular-season games and will look to keep producing during the upcoming campaign.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Extends contract with Vikings
Metellus (ankle) signed a three-year, $36 million contract extension with the Vikings on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The deal includes $25 million guaranteed.
Metellus has played 34 regular-season games (27 starts) over the past two seasons, and he recorded 219 tackles (141 solo), 2.5 sacks, 10 pass breakups, five forced fumbles and three interceptions in that stretch. Metellus is a utility player in Minnesota's defense. He's listed as a safety but often lines up as a box linebacker and a slot cornerback, leading to high tackle counts for IDP purposes. According to Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, Metellus is still dealing with a minor ankle injury that will keep him out of Saturday's practice, but he should return to action Monday.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Piles up 103 tackles in 2024
Metellus finished the 2024 season with 103 tackles (63 solo), five pass breakups, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season contests.
Metellus appeared in all 17 games for the third straight season, but he started just 10 contests after starting all 17 the previous year. Metellus still played 87 percent of the defensive snaps as a near-full time performer. A sixth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Metellus has posted back-to-back 100-tackle campaigns and has one year left on a three-year, $8 million deal. With Camryn Bynum scheduled to be a free agent in March, Metellus could be in line for a starting gig in 2025 after splitting time between safety, slot corner and linebacker this past season.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Posts seven stops in Week 16 win
Metellus recorded seven tackles and two QB hits in Sunday's 27-24 victory against Seattle.
Metellus finished third on Minnesota in tackles in the contest, and he has now registered at least seven stops in five straight games. Prior to that surge, the veteran safety had posted seven tackles just three times across his first 10 contests of the campaign. Metellus needs five more tackles over the Vikings' final two regular-season games to reach the triple-digit mark for the second straight year.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Double-digit stops in victory
Metellus recorded 10 total tackles (eight solo) in Monday's 30-12 win over the Bears.
Metellus led the team in tackles, reaching 10 takedowns for the second time in three weeks as the Vikings extended their winning streak to seven games in a row. The cornerback has now compiled 88 total tackles (55 solo), four passes defensed, including two interceptions, and a forced fumble over 14 games in 2024.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Picks off Cousins in Week 14
Metellus finished Sunday's 42-21 win over Atlanta with seven tackles (five solo) and one interception.
Metellus was responsible for one of the Vikings' two interceptions off former teammate Kirk Cousins on Sunday, snatching a pass intended for Drake London on the third play of the second quarter. Metellus has logged at least seven tackles in three straight games and co-led the Vikings in that category with Blake Cashman and Camryn Bynum on Sunday. Through 13 regular-season games, Metellus has logged 78 tackles (47 solo) and four pass defenses (including a career-best two interceptions).
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Forces fumble against Detroit
Metellus accrued eight tackles (four solo) and one forced fumble in Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Lions.
Metellus was the Vikings' second-leading tackler Sunday behind Ivan Pace (10). Metellus and Camryn Bynum combined to strip the ball out of David Montgomery's hands midway through the fourth quarter, which Pace returned for a 36-yard scoop and score. Through the first six games of the regular season, Metellus has logged 34 tackles (21 solo), three pass breakups, one interception and one forced fumble.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Snags pick in win
Metellus tallied seven tackles (five solo) and an interception during the Vikings' 23-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
Metellus came up big for Minnesota as he recorded the team's only interception, which was the third of his career. The 26-year-old will look to build off this strong performance next week versus the Texans.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-11, 207 lbs |
| Birthplace: North Miami Beach, FL |
| Age: 27 |
| School: Michigan |
| Experience: 6 |