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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / December 17
Vikings place S Josh Metellus, LB Jonathan Greenard on IR
Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus and outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard were placed on injured reserve Wednesday due to their respective shoulder injuries.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / December 17
Vikings S Josh Metellus To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
The Vikings lost outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard to a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 15. Safety Josh Metellus will join Greenard on the shelf for the rest of the year.
The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz
How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?
NFL News / Steeler Nation / September 25
Steelers Hear Josh Metellus Reveal Vikings' Secret Game Plan To Win In Dublin
The Pittsburgh Steelers are hitting the international waters as they head to Dublin, Ireland, for Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings. This game will be very interesting as the Vikings are turning to backup quarterback Carson Wentz, who is coming off a massive 48-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 23
Vikings safety Josh Metellus called a defensive series in Friday's game
What can't Josh Metellus do? The Vikings' ultra-versatile, Swiss Army knife defensive back took on a new role during Friday night's preseason finale in Tennessee: coach.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 23
Josh Metellus proves just how versatile he is during Minnesota Vikings preseason finale
During the course of the preseason, the Minnesota Vikings are one of the many teams that have had position coaches calling plays. Offensive coordinator
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19
NFC Notes: Josh Metellus, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears HC Ben Johnson praised QB Caleb Williams for his body of work during training camp and the preseason and said he’s locked in and improving. “He’s really been locked in,” Johnson said, via Around The NFL.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 18
Vikings’ Josh Metellus receives encouraging update from Kevin O’Connell
The Minnesota Vikings had one of the league’s best defenses last season, and it was from the help of several players on that side of the ball. One of those players is Josh Metellus, who has been consistent in the past two years for the Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 18
Vikings injuries: Justin Jefferson, Josh Metellus return; Jalen Nailor still out
He's back. Justin Jefferson has returned to practice for the Minnesota Vikings after missing the past three weeks with a minor hamstring strain that he suffered early in training camp.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 11
NFC Notes: Josh Metellus, Jayden Reed, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears HC Ben Johnson on rookie WR Luther Burden III: “Everything we’ve thought about him as a weapon with the ball in his hands has shown up since Day 1.” (Courtney Cronin) Packers WR Jayden Reed is “day-to-day” with a sprained foot, according to Adam Schefter, citing a source.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 7
NFC Notes: Jordan Love, Josh Metellus, Braxton Jones, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears OT Braxton Jones suffered an ankle injury in Week 16 of last season against the Lions. Jones said he “immediately” knew something was wrong during the game. “I knew immediately that something was wrong,” Jones said, via Nicholas Moreano of Marquee Sports Network.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 5
Vikings extension of Josh Metellus rewards his impressive play while maintaining exactly what Kwesi Adofo-Mensah prioritizes
The Minnesota Vikings have prioritized extending their players this offseason with the latest being safety Josh Metellus, who just received a three-year, $36 million contract extension with a max value of $42 million.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 4
Vikings injury updates on T.J. Hockenson, Ryan Kelly, Josh Metellus
Ahead of the Vikings' annual night practice on Monday, head coach Kevin O'Connell provided injury updates on a few key players. Tight end T.J. Hockenson, center Ryan Kelly, and safety Josh Metellus are all "dealing with some day-to-day, normal training camp bumps and bruises," O'Connell said.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 30
Josh Metellus 'happy' Vikings didn't sign Aaron Rodgers, despite being favorite QB
Josh Metellus is fresh off signing a three-year, $36 million contract extension with the Vikings, and he has a special game circled on the regular season schedule for 2025.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 29
Vikings’ Josh Metellus expects J.J. McCarthy to ‘surprise’ fans in first season
After the Minnesota Vikings chose him over incumbent starter Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy’s expectations are even higher in 2025 than they were a year ago.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / July 29
'I would say easily' Vikings S Josh Metellus makes bold statement about his value compared to the rest of the NFL
When the Minnesota Vikings extended Josh Metellus over the weekend, they did so knowing that he was going to continue being the versatile chess piece that has been a revolutionary asset to Brian Flores' defense.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 26
NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Josh Metellus, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears QB Caleb Williams took responsibility for his exorbitant sack totals last year and didn’t blame the offensive line or protection. “Part of it is my footwork and that lining up with the play,” Williams said, via Bears Wire.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / July 26
Vikings' extension of Josh Metellus proves what Kwesi Adofo-Mensah values, and he's willing to spend to keep it
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to an extension with safety Josh Metellus to the tune of three years and $36 million with a max value of $42 million and $25 million fully guaranteed.
Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / July 26
Vikings S Josh Metellus agrees to multi-year extension
Minnesota Vikings versatile safety Josh Metellus agreed to terms on a multi-year extension, head coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Saturday. While the Vikings did not divulge terms of the deal, multiple media outlets reported it was a three-year, $36 million extension.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / July 26
Dynamic safety extension a massive win for Vikings
He provides enormous value at his cost.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / July 26
Vikings reward underrated defensive stud with big, new contract
He’s already outperformed his sixth-round draft slot and his $8M extension.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / July 24
Vikings' Josh Metellus Announces Future Plans Amid Contract Issues
Josh Metellus raised concerns about his tenure with the Minnesota Vikings after limited participation in the OTAs and mandatory minicamp. The franchise hasn't offered him an extension, and if things stay the same, he will become a free agent at the end of the season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / July 22
Vikings, Kevin O'Connell Drops Josh Metellus Update Ahead of Training Camp
Josh Metellus is a huge talking point as the Minnesota Vikings kick off their training camp on Wednesday. The team captain is entering the final year of his contract and hasn't been offered an extension.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / June 10
Vikings are discussing an extension with key secondary piece
He all but said that he hopes to stick in Minnesota for the long haul, and he acknowledged that his camp has discussed a new contract with the Vikings front office.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / June 6
Vikings S Josh Metellus has earned an extension, but coming to terms could prove difficult thanks to his unique skill set
The Minnesota Vikings have done two things really well under general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah: Sign players to contracts at a value Reward players who have earned more money Edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkey is the perfect example of that.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 25, 2024
Vikings adjust contract of S Josh Metellus, send signal that a bigger move is coming
Last season, the Minnesota Vikings took a sizable risk by extending then fourth-year safety Josh Metellus to a two-year extension worth $8 million. Until that point, Metellus had made a couple of spot starts and was a star on special teams for the Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / December 11, 2023
Is Josh Metellus The Most Versatile Player In The NFL?
Okay, okay...the question is a bit hyperbolic given the fact that there are so many elite athletes in the NFL who are much bigger names than Josh Metellus, but the evidence does suggest that the former Wolverine is extremely valuable to the Minnesota Vikings and one of the league's most versatile players.
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