Josh Metellus

Josh Metellus

27-Year-Old SafetyS
Minnesota Vikings
Questionable
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 12/7/2025
Thu Practice: Limited
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.
Logs another limited practice
SMinnesota Vikings
Shoulder
December 4, 2025
Metellus (shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Metellus has now been limited in each of the Vikings' first two practices this week. If he's unable to return to a full session Friday, the veteran safety will likely enter the weekend with an injury designation. Should Metellus be unable to suit up Sunday versus Washington, Jay Ward could step into a starting role.
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Minnesota VikingsVikings 2025 S Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

74596%
26194%
51066%
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44858%
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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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Picks up shoulder injury
SMinnesota Vikings
Shoulder
December 3, 2025
Metellus (shoulder) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
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Will play vs. Seattle
SMinnesota Vikings
November 30, 2025
Metellus (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
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Questionable with knee issue
SMinnesota Vikings
Knee
November 28, 2025
Metellus (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
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Limited Wednesday
SMinnesota Vikings
Knee
November 26, 2025
Metellus (knee) logged a limited practice Wednesday.
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Highest tackle total of season
SMinnesota Vikings
November 24, 2025
Metellus recorded 12 tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 23-6 loss to the Packers.
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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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