Oct 2, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) during the NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
No two players benefited more from the Vikings' addition of Brian Flores as defensive coordinator last year than safeties Camryn Bynum and Josh Metellus. Under Ed Donatell in 2022, Metellus played fewer than 300 defensive snaps and Bynum was fairly mediocre in his first season as a full-time starter.
If you’re cheering for the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL Playoffs or perceive them as the little engine that could, Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus needs you to stop.
The Minnesota Vikings‘ defense had been rolling going into their Week 15 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals, having not allowed a rushing touchdown in four straight games or a passing touchdown in two consecutive contests.
Danielle Hunter has probably been the Vikings' best defensive player this season. Three different players — Jordan Hicks, Camryn Bynum, and most recently Ivan Pace Jr.
Okay, okay...the question is a bit hyperbolic given the fact that there are so many elite athletes in the NFL who are much bigger names than Josh Metellus, but the evidence does suggest that the former Wolverine is extremely valuable to the Minnesota Vikings and one of the league's most versatile players.
Why Josh Metellus is the X Factor for Brian Flores' defense In the dynamic world of NFL defenses, the Minnesota Vikings have found a gem in Safety Josh Metellus, who has emerged as a key component in Brian Flores’ defensive strategy.
In a game of trick plays and turnovers, the Denver Broncos' Jerry Jeudy provided a moment of amusement when he duped Vikings safety Josh Metellus with a pump fake.
EAGAN — Josh Metellus joked on Thursday that he is petitioning to have his position switched to “ATHLETE” on the team website. Harrison Smith has been referring to the system as an “amoeba.” Welcome to the Minnesota Vikings’ defense, where everybody has to be ready to play in any position against any opponent in any situation.
Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus has been fined $11,167 by the NFL for an illegal hit on San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle on Monday night.
The 2023 season has seen the continued rise of Josh Metellus, a fourth-year safety drafted in the sixth round of the 2020 draft. One of the keys to roster building is finding good players throughout the draft every year.
Three Vikings defensive players — Marcus Davenport, Josh Metellus, and Byron Murphy Jr. — were upgraded from DNPs on Wednesday to being limited practice participants on Thursday.
The Vikings were without five starting defensive players during Wednesday's practice, though only three — safety Josh Metellus, cornerback Byron Murphy Jr., and outside linebacker Marcus Davenport — were due to injury.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said a trio of defenders were set to miss practice Wednesday ahead of the team's Week 4 matchup with Carolina.
EAGAN — Matt Daniels was so excited to talk about Josh Metellus’s contract extension that he fist pumped during his comments about the fourth-year safety signing for a reported two years, $13 million.
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to an extension with an overperforming player from the 2020 draft class Thursday morning. The Vikings have now made two big extensions in the past few weeks.
Vikings safety Josh Metellus signed a two-year contract extension as he prepares for an expanded role in Minnesota's defense. ESPN and NFL Network reported Thursday that the deal includes $6 million guaranteed and is worth $13 million.
While the Minnesota Vikings fanbase awaits the announcement of a Justin Jefferson extension — a deal that will be gargantuan — the team’s front office tidied some other contractual housekeeping Thursday morning, the start date of the 2023 regular season.
The Vikings have another deal in place. After reaching an agreement with Danielle Hunter to start training camp and then bringing T.J. Hockenson back into the fold with a big-ticket contract, Minnesota will keep one of its top special-teamers around beyond 2023.
Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus joins the show to give his thoughts on the upcoming season, what it was like being named captain, and how he feels about Thursday Night Football games.
There are many Vikings on the 2023 roster who can be considered “break out candidates” this season. Particularly on the defensive side, Minnesota will be relying on a number of young players to step up.
EAGAN — When you stand on the sidelines at Minnesota Vikings training camp, there are some players who catch your eye right away. Tight end Josh Oliver looks like he could pull a jetliner with his teeth.
Harrison Smith is entering his 12th NFL season. Between the regular season and playoffs, he has 165 starts under his belt. He's the Vikings' longest-tenured player, he's tied for the career interceptions lead among all active players, and he has an outside chance at reaching the Pro Football Hall of Fame someday.
Josh Metellus is the Vikings' top returning special teams player and a locker room leader who was almost unanimously voted by his teammates to be added as a ninth team captain when Brian O'Neill got injured late last season.
Entering his fourth season in the NFL, Josh Metellus has mostly been a special teams stud. Since being drafted in the 6th round of the 2020 NFL Draft – 205th overall – Metellus has distinguished himself as a player with great compete and physicality.
A great story for some young kids In recent years, the Minnesota Vikings have done a great deal to step up their efforts in the local community, and another nice example of that was on display on Wednesday in Minnetonka.
Cine suffered the injury during a punt return in the first quarter of today’s game against the Saints.
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