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2023 Defensive
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Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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Forced Fumbles
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| Regular Season | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Top Josh Metellus News
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Questionable to return
Metellus left Sunday's game against the Chargers with a shoulder injury and is questionable to return, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
The safety made one tackle and assisted on two more before exiting the contest. Metellus also left Minnesota's Week 2 loss to Philadelphia with a shoulder injury but was able to return and then practice during the week.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Cleared to play vs. LAC
Metellus (shoulder) isn't listed on Friday's injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Metellus left the Week 2 loss to Philadelphia with a shoulder injury but made his return later in the game. The same injury limited his practice participation Thursday, but it isn't expected to impact Metellus' availability come Sunday.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Limited Thursday
Metellus (shoulder) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Metellus briefly exited Week 2 against the Eagles but was able to return. His limited practices to open the week suggest he's on the right side of questionable ahead of Sunday's Week 3 game against the Chargers.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Returns to contest
Metellus is back in Thursday's game against the Eagles after previously departing with a shoulder injury, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Metellus left with a shoulder injury the first quarter, but the issue doesn't appear to be serious. He has since returned to play both defense and special teams.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Exits with injury
Metellus is questionable to return to Thursday's game against Philadelphia due to a shoulder injury, Lindsey Young of the Vikings' official site reports.
Metellus hurt his shoulder in the first quarter of the contest and subsequently headed to the medical tent. Theo Jackson entered in his absence and could continue to see extra work if Metellus is unable to return.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Starts as slot defender
Metellus had six total tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay. He started the game as the slot defender as the Vikings used a formation with three safeties.
Metellus played on 57 of the defense's 68 snaps as the defense frequently utilized a secondary with three safeties. It looks like Metellus will have a large role this season in addition to continuing to play extensive snaps (19) on special teams.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Inks two-year extension
The Vikings signed Metellus to a two-year contract extension worth up to $13 million Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Metellus' deal also includes $6 million in guaranteed money. The 2020 sixth-round pick played in all 17 games for the Vikings in 2022, primarily handling a depth role at safety but occasionally stepping into a starting role due to injuries. He stands to remain in a similar role going forward, starting with Sunday's regular-season opener against the Buccaneers.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Will start Week 14
Metellus will start Sunday's matchup against the Lions in the absence of Harrison Smith (neck), Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Metellus will draw his second start of the season in the absence of Smith. Last time he operated as a starter (Week 3 against Detroit), Metellus recorded 11 tackles (10 solo), two pass defenses and one interception while playing every single defensive snap.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Moves back to reserve role
Metellus had two total tackles in Sunday's win over New Orleans in London.
Metellus played on just four of the defense's 60 snaps as he moved back to a reserve role with Harrison Smith returning from a concussion. Metellus started at free safety in Week 3 and had 11 total tackles, an interception and two pass defensed.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Gets start at free safety
Metellus started at free safety and had 11 total tackles, an interception and two pass defensed in Sunday's win over Detroit.
Metellus got the start with Harrison Smith sidelined due to a concussion and had a strong game by allowing just four receptions on five targets for a total of 23 yards and just one missed tackle, according to Pro Football Focus. He could continue to have a large role if Smith remains sidelined in Week 4.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Limited to special teams
Metellus had two total tackles and played all 18 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
Metellus begins the season as a backup safety but Harrison Smith and Camryn Bynum played every snap on defense. Metellus may be limited to mostly special teams all season.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Active to face 49ers
Metellus (undisclosed) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Metellus practiced in a limited fashion after getting activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, but he has been deemed as fit enough to feature in this contest. His presence should boost the Vikings' depth on defense.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-11, 207 lbs |
| Birthplace: North Miami Beach, FL |
| Age: 25 |
| School: Michigan |
| Experience: 4 |