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Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 8
Kevin O'Connell warns defenses about Kyler Murray, talks Hitman, rising stars
Hype about the Minnesota Vikings is rapidly developing ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Packers, and head coach Kevin O’Connell raised expectations higher.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / September 5
Vikings, Safety Harrison Smith agree to one-year deal
Harrison Smith will indeed continue his career in 2026. A one-year Vikings agreement is in place, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.
NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / July 31
Vikings created extra cap space with Brian O'Neill extension. Will they use it?
The Vikings signing Brian O'Neill to a four-year, $96 million contract extension made a lot of sense. He's been a model of consistency throughout his eight-year career, as well as a beloved teammate and locker room leader.
The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) to throw multiple touchdowns in a game after turning 38 can you name in seven minutes?
NFL News / Athlon Sports / July 28
Jamal Adams Signs With Vikings but Josh Metellus Already Owns His Best Path
The Vikings made a bit of a splash recently as they went out and added former All-Pro safety turned serviceable linebacker Jamal Adams right before training camp is set to begin.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Minnesota 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.
NFL News / Steeler Nation / September 25, 2025
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 23, 2025
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, 2025
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
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 7, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
'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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / July 26, 2025
Dynamic safety extension a massive win for Vikings
He provides enormous value at his cost.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / July 24, 2025
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, 2025
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 / A to Z Sports / June 6, 2025
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 / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 14, 2025
Josh Metellus tearful after Vikings' season ends: 'All we had was each other'
With tears rolling down his face in the locker room after a season-ending loss to the Rams, Vikings safety Josh Metellus epitomized how crushing the NFL playoffs can be.
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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