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
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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
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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: Piles up 103 tackles in 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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: Snags pick in win
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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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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Racks up 10 stops Week 16
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Metellus tallied 10 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's loss to Detroit.
Metellus led the Vikings in stops in the defeat, posting his first double-digit total since Week 3 of last season. The fourth-year safety has played 100 percent of the Vikings' defensive snaps each of his past six games and has recorded at least five stops in every contest during that span. Metellus was primarily a special-teamer prior to this year, but he's blossomed in a near every-down role this season, posting 103 tackles (67 solo), including 2.5 sacks, along with an interception and four forced fumbles over 15 games.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Exits with injury
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Metellus is questionable to return to Thursday's game against Philadelphia due to a shoulder injury, Lindsey Young of the Vikings' official site reports.
Metellus hurt his shoulder in the first quarter of the contest and subsequently headed to the medical tent. Theo Jackson entered in his absence and could continue to see extra work if Metellus is unable to return.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Starts as slot defender
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Metellus had six total tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay. He started the game as the slot defender as the Vikings used a formation with three safeties.
Metellus played on 57 of the defense's 68 snaps as the defense frequently utilized a secondary with three safeties. It looks like Metellus will have a large role this season in addition to continuing to play extensive snaps (19) on special teams.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Moves back to reserve role
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Metellus had two total tackles in Sunday's win over New Orleans in London.
Metellus played on just four of the defense's 60 snaps as he moved back to a reserve role with Harrison Smith returning from a concussion. Metellus started at free safety in Week 3 and had 11 total tackles, an interception and two pass defensed.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Limited to special teams
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Metellus had two total tackles and played all 18 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
Metellus begins the season as a backup safety but Harrison Smith and Camryn Bynum played every snap on defense. Metellus may be limited to mostly special teams all season.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list
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Metellus was added to the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.
The 23-year-old will likely miss Sunday's contest against the Packers. As Metellus mostly operates as a special teams option, the Vikings won't have a massive void to fill.
