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2023 Defensive
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INT
Interceptions
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Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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| Regular Season | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Top Josh Metellus News
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Will suit up Sunday
Metellus (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at Carolina.
There was some question as to his status when Metellus missed practice Wednesday, but he'll ultimately be ready to contribute for Week 4. He should retain a significant role against a pass-happy Panthers offense.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Making strides
Metellus (shoulder) logged a limited practice Thursday.
Mellus left Sunday's game against the Chargers early and was unable to return due to the injury. He was a DNP during Wednesday's practice session, so this is an upgrade for the fourth-year pro. He'll continue working to be ready to take the field for a Week 4 matchup with the Panthers.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Misses practice Wednesday
Metellus (shoulder) missed the Vikings' practice Wednesday, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Although Metellus did not participate Wednesday, head coach Kevin O'Connell still hopes he'll be able to go Sunday versus Panthers. The safety will have two more chances to return to practice this week.
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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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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-11, 207 lbs |
| Birthplace: North Miami Beach, FL |
| Age: 25 |
| School: Michigan |
| Experience: 4 |