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Joshua Metellus Fitting Everywhere Within the White Lines Minnesota Vikings Latest News

4 HOURS AGO • VIKINGS.COM

Picks off Cousins in Week 14 Metellus finished Sunday's 42-21 win over Atlanta with seven tackles (five solo) and one interception.

Impact Metellus was responsible for one of the Vikings' two interceptions off former teammate Kirk Cousins on Sunday, with Metellus 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. Through 13 regular-season games, Metellus has logged 78 tackles (47 solo) and four pass defenses (including a career-best two interceptions).

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

QB Kirk Cousins remains in a slump as the Vikings spoil his homecoming with 2 interceptions

The Atlanta Falcons remain in a spiral

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joshua Metellus & Byron Murphy Make Picks & Pop-Culture Cellys in Vikings Defeat of Falcons Minnesota Vikings Latest News

4 DAYS AGO • VIKINGS.COM

Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21

Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 for their sixth straig...

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings eager to rev up crowd for December residency at U.S. Bank Stadium, with Cardinals up first

The Minnesota Vikings will mostly be home for the holidays

NOVEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings eye 4th straight win and try to gain ground in NFC North when they meet struggling Bears

The Minnesota Vikings understand the Chicago Bears are trying to keep a season that’s slipping away from falling completely out of reach and are a little wary of this week's matchu...

NOVEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Forces fumble against Detroit Metellus accrued eight tackles (four solo) and one forced fumble in Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Lions.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings lost a close game to the Lions in the margins. They'll need a cleanup to keep contending

The Minnesota Vikings fell into a first-place tie in the stacked NFC North with Detroit at 5-1 with a 31-29 loss to the Lions

OCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snags pick in win Metellus tallied seven tackles (five solo) and an interception during the Vikings' 23-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Media Availability: T Christian Darrisaw, S Josh Metellus, WR Brandon Powell and CB Shaq Griffin T Christian Darrisaw, S Josh Metellus, WR Brandon Powell and CB Shaq Griffin addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Wednesda...

MAY 29 • VIKINGS.COM

Harrison Phillips & Josh Metellus Welcome Return of Brian Flores & 2024 Vikings Plans Minnesota Vikings Latest News

APRIL 16 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings Offseason Diaries: Josh Metellus & Family Take Disneyland Vacay Minnesota Vikings Latest News

MARCH 1 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings' Josh Metellus defends Kirk Cousins over Tuesday off day criticism Metellus is sticking up for his teammate.

FEBRUARY 22 • KANSASCITY.COM

Josh Metellus Joins 'Good Morning Football' as 2-Day Guest Host Minnesota Vikings Latest News

FEBRUARY 9 • VIKINGS.COM

Josh Metellus Highlights From The 2023 Season View highlights of Vikings S Josh Metellus from the 2023 season.

FEBRUARY 1 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings Josh Metellus Talks Breakout Year, Chiefs-49ers & Jim Harbaugh on 'GMFB' Minnesota Vikings Latest News

JANUARY 30 • VIKINGS.COM

Three Vikings who are now key cogs for 2024, and two who need work Jordan Addison, Ivan Pace Jr. and Josh Metellus established themselves as pieces for the Vikings to build around, but the team could be in t...

JANUARY 16 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Racks up 10 stops Week 16 Metellus tallied 10 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's loss to Detroit.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Metellus' hit-stick tackle jars ball loose for game-altering takeaway Minnesota Vikings defensive back Josh Metellus' hit-stick tackle jars the football loose from Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields for a...

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • NFL.COM

Second career INT in win Metellus had eight tackles (five solo) and a 43-yard interception in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Packers.

Impact Metellus tied with Jordan Hicks and Harrison Phillips with eight total tackles on the day. His interception came in the third quarter on a deep pass from Jordan Love that was intended for Jayden Reed, which Metellus returned into Packers' territory, which led to a 20-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to Jordan Addison one play later. Although Metellus sits behind Harrison Smith and Camryn Bynum on the safety depth chart, he still played in 98 percent of the defensive snaps Sunday and has carved himself an every-down role in the Vikings' secondary.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nice game in win Metellus recorded eight tackles (five solo), one sack and one forced fumble in the 19-13 win over the Bears in Week 6.

Impact Metellus' forced fumble led to a defensive touchdown for Minnesota. It marked his first involvement in a turnover on the season. The safety was on the field for 58 defensive snaps (89 percent) and 11 (42 percent) on special teams. He will look to carry that momentum into Sunday's matchup with the 49ers.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE