Josh Metellus

Josh Metellus

27-Year-Old SafetyS
Minnesota Vikings
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Metellus is listed as a safety, but his actual usage hardly fits neatly into a single category. The majority of his snaps last season came in the box as a hybrid strong safety/box linebacker. That allows him to come close to matching the most prolific tacklers among defensive backs around the league. Metellus' other primary home is at slot corner, where he showed considerable improvement in coverage in 2024 when he allowed only one touchdown when targeted. All that adds up to a player with a proven track record and a key role in the Minnesota defense. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a three-year, $36 million contract with the Vikings in July of 2025.
Cleared to play Chicago
SMinnesota Vikings
November 14, 2025
Metellus (foot) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Metellus has been managing a foot injury since early November. He was able to play through the injury against the Ravens in Week 10, and he's been given the green light to play in Sunday's NFC North tilt after logging a full practice Friday. Metellus has recorded 49 tackles (28 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and four pass defenses (two interceptions) across nine regular-season games.
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Minnesota VikingsVikings 2025 S Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

55398%
255100%
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9236%
31055%
24295%
6612%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Josh Metellus' measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"
 
Weight
207 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.55 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.40 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.94 sec
 
Vertical Jump
36.5 in
 
Broad Jump
124 in
 
Bench Press
20 reps
 
Hand Length
10.25 in
 
Arm Length
32.25 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
Metellus had established himself as a special teams ace throughout much of his rookie contract, but the arrival of defensive coordinator Brian Flores helped him reach new heights in his fourth season as a pro. He was used all over the field, playing significant snaps along the defensive line, inside the box, and as a slot corner. That gave him a unique ability to be on the hunt for big plays and contribute stats across the board, and he did just that by picking up 2.5 sacks, picking off a pass and forcing four fumbles. With Flores back with the team for a second season, Metellus should keep his role as a do-it-all defender that will bring plenty of fantasy production - even if it comes in an unconventional way.
Metellus played in all 17 games for the Vikings in 2022 primarily in a depth safety role and accumulated 42 tackles (32) solo, one interception and five passes defended in the process. He projects to play a similar role for the club in 2023.
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Still nursing foot injury
SMinnesota Vikings
Foot
November 12, 2025
Metellus (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Logs three tackles vs. Baltimore
SMinnesota Vikings
November 10, 2025
Metellus totaled three tackles (two solo) during the Vikings' 27-19 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
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Back to practicing in full
SMinnesota Vikings
November 6, 2025
Metellus (foot) was a full practice participant Thursday.
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Dealing with foot issue
SMinnesota Vikings
Foot
November 5, 2025
Metellus (foot) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
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Fine showing in win
SMinnesota Vikings
November 4, 2025
Metellus recorded five tackles (one solo) during Sunday's 27-24 win at Detroit.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Might land contract extension
SMinnesota Vikings
February 17, 2025
Metellus could receive a contract extension offer from the Vikings this offseason, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old safety has emerged as a key piece of the Minnesota secondary over the last two campaigns, topping 100 tackles in each campaign while also producing 10 passes defended, including three interceptions, and five forced fumbles over 34 regular-season contests. Metellus' current contract runs through 2025, and he'll carry a $7.38 million cap hit if an extension isn't worked out. His role on the defense would become even more vital if Harrison Smith elects to retire this offseason.
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