JOSHUA METELLUS NEWS

Returns to practice Mettellus (ankle) participated in Minnesota's practice Monday, Cole Smith of USA Today reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Flores on Josh Metellus' Contract Extension, Fans at Training Camp & First Padded Practice Vikings Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores congratulates safety Joshua Metellus on his contract extension with the team, having fans at Viki...

JULY 28 • VIKINGS.COM

Joshua Metellus Signs Contract Extension with Vikings Vikings S Joshua Metellus signs his contraction extension with the team.

JULY 27 • VIKINGS.COM

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah & Joshua Metellus on Contract Extension, Desire to Win, Love for Minnesota & More Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and S Joshua Metellus addressed the media during 2025 Training Camp.

JULY 26 • VIKINGS.COM

Extends contract with Vikings Metellus signed a three-year, $36 million contract extension with the Vikings on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The deal includes $25 million guaranteed.

Impact Metellus has played 34 regular-season games (27 starts) over the past two seasons, and he recorded 219 tackles (141 solo), 2.5 sacks, 10 pass breakups, five forced fumbles and three interceptions in that stretch. Metellus is a utility player in Minnesota's defense. He's listed as a safety but often lines up as a box linebacker and a slot cornerback, leading to high tackle counts for IDP purposes. According to Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, Metellus is still dealing with a minor ankle injury that will keep him out of Saturday's practice, but he should return to action Monday.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Summer Kickoff Vikings Kids Club members had the opportunity to celebrate the start of summer with our Summer Kickoff event. Members were able to enjoy mee...

JULY 14 • VIKINGS.COM

2024 in Photos: Joshua Metellus View photos of Vikings S Joshua Metellus during the 2024 season.

MAY 21 • VIKINGS.COM

Camryn Bynum & Joshua Metellus Recreate Viral Celly with 'White Chicks' Original Terry Crews Minnesota Vikings Latest News

FEBRUARY 7 • VIKINGS.COM

Piles up 103 tackles in 2024 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Metellus Named 2024 Korey Stringer Media Good Guy Minnesota Vikings Latest News

JANUARY 3 • VIKINGS.COM

Posts seven stops in Week 16 win Metellus recorded seven tackles and two QB hits in Sunday's 27-24 victory against Seattle.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson lead surging Vikings past Seahawks 27-24

Sam Darnold connected with a well-covered Justin Jefferson with 3:51 left for his third TD pass of the game, and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks...

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Double-digit stops in victory Metellus recorded 10 total tackles (eight solo) in Monday's 30-12 win over the Bears.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit stops in victory Metellus recorded 10 total tackles (eight solo) in Monday's 30-12 win over the Bears.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • 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).

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

The Atlanta Falcons remain in a spiral

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

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

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • 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...

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • Associated Press