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Joshua Metellus Mic'd Up During 4th Quarter of Vikings vs. Ravens Preseason Game

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Joshua Metellus on Showing Love for Jamal Adams | Vikings vs. Ravens Minnesota Vikings safety Joshua Metellus mic'd up during preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium.

1 DAY AGO • VIKINGS.COM

Joshua Metellus on Showing Love for Jamal Adams

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Participates Saturday Metellus made one tackle assist during Saturday's preseason opener against the Giants.

Impact The starting strong safety played just six defensive snaps in the contest, exiting before the rest of the defensive starters. Metellus' brief appearance meant Jay Ward got to see 50 percent of the defensive snaps, allowing him to further acclimate to his depth position at strong safety ahead of the 2026 season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Metellus & Byron Murphy Jr. Postgame Locker Room Interviews Vikings safety Joshua Metellus and cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. address the media following the preseason game against the Giants at MetLife...

AUGUST 15 • VIKINGS.COM

Josh Metellus & Byron Murphy Jr. Postgame Interviews | Vikings vs. Giants Preseason Game

AUGUST 15 • YOUTUBE

Joshua Metellus on Charles Demmings' Energy & Play, Addition of Jamal Adams, Training Camp So Far Vikings S Joshua Metellus spoke with the media during 2026 Training Camp at TCO Performance Center.

AUGUST 8 • VIKINGS.COM

Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Training Camp, August 3 Minnesota Vikings safety Joshua Metellus, running back Aaron Jones Sr., outside linebacker Aaron Jones Sr., guard Will Fries, and long snapp...

AUGUST 3 • VIKINGS.COM

2025 in Photos: Joshua Metellus View photos of Vikings safety Joshua Metellus during the 2025 season.

JUNE 22 • VIKINGS.COM

Joshua Metellus Explains Evolving Role in Vikings Defense, Welcoming Newcomers Minnesota Vikings Latest News

JUNE 10 • VIKINGS.COM

Joshua Metellus on Battling Kyler Murray in Practice, Harrison Smith & DB Coach Changes Minnesota Vikings safety Joshua Metellus addressed the media following Day 2 of Minicamp practice on June 10 at the TCO Performance Center.

JUNE 10 • VIKINGS.COM

Joshua Metellus on 2026 Offseason Training: "It's My Job to Help Lead the Way" Minnesota Vikings safety Joshua Metellus addressed the media following Minicamp practice on June 9 at TCO Performance Center.

JUNE 9 • VIKINGS.COM

Josh Metellus on Building Relationships, Offseason Training & Getting Healthy Vikings safety Joshua Metellus addressed the media following OTA practice on May 27 at the TCO Performance Center.

MAY 27 • VIKINGS.COM

Josh Metellus Reacts to Kicking off 2026 Vikings Regular Season with 2 Division Games Minnesota Vikings safety Joshua Metellus reacts to the 2026 NFL regular season schedule including opening the year in the division against t...

MAY 14 • VIKINGS.COM

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APRIL 22 • VIKINGS.COM

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Officially placed on IR The Vikings placed Metellus (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Impact Metellus will undergo surgery to repair a shoulder injury that he has played through for the Vikings' last two games, and his placement on IR confirms that he will miss the final three games of the regular season. The sixth-year safety will turn his attention toward rehabbing from his procedure and being fully healthy for the start of training camp in July of 2026.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for 2025 Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Wednesday that Metellus will have his injured shoulder surgically repaired and miss the remainder of the 2025 season, Kevin Seifert of ESP...

Impact Metellus has been dealing with a shoulder injury over the last couple of weeks, and the Vikings have now decided to shut him down for the remainder of the season to have the injury surgically repaired. The 27-year-old is a crucial part of Minnesota's defense, recording 86 total tackles and six passes defensed, including two interceptions, across 14 games this year. While he's sidelined, expect Jay Ward to have an expanded role in the Vikings' secondary.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Metellus (shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.

Impact The Michigan product logged consecutive limited practice sessions to open the Vikings' week of practice, but it now appears he's moved past his shoulder injury in time to play Sunday. Now fully healthy, Metellus is expected to operate as Minnesota's top strong safety in Week 15.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Metellus (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Metellus logs consecutive limited practices with the shoulder injury he picked up in last week's 31-0 shutout win over the Commanders. The safety's ability to string together sessions means he is likely in good shape for Sunday's contest with the Cowboys, and he will have one more chance to increase his participation and avoid an injury designation for the game.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working through shoulder injury Metellus (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Metellus played every single defensive snap during the Vikings' Week 14 win over the Commanders, but he appears to have picked up a shoulder injury in the process. His ability to practice Wednesday indicates that the injury isn't considered serious, and he'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's road tilt against the Cowboys.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four tackles in easy win Metellus recorded four tackles (one solo) Sunday in a 31-0 victory versus the Commanders.

Impact Metellus' four tackles matched the amount he had the previous week. Prior to that two-game stretch, he had racked up double-digit stops in two straight games. Metellus has logged 79 tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and six defensed passes (including two interceptions) this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Sunday Metellus (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Metellus logged limited practices throughout the week, which seems to have been enough to cleanse the safety of injury designation in time for Sunday's contest. The presence of the strong safety is great news for a Vikings defense that will be short on defensive back depth as is, as Theo Jackson (neck) will not play this week.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another limited practice Metellus (shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday.

Impact Metellus has now been limited in each of the Vikings' first two practices this week. If he's unable to return to a full session Friday, the veteran safety will likely enter the weekend with an injury designation. Should Metellus be unable to suit up Sunday versus Washington, Jay Ward could step into a starting role.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up shoulder injury Metellus (shoulder) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Metellus was questionable heading into last week's loss to the Seahawks due to a knee injury, but he suited up and handled his typical role. It's encouraging that he's starting the week on the practice field, albeit in a limited fashion, so he has a good chance to play this Sunday versus the Commanders. The 2020 sixth-round pick has accrued 75 tackles (37 solo), six pass breakups and two interceptions through 12 games.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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