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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Officially placed on IR
The Minnesota Vikings placed Josh Metellus (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.Metellus will undergo surgery to repair a shoulder injury with which he has played through for the Vikings' last two games, and his placement on IR confirms that he will miss the final three games of the regular season. The sixth-year safety will turn his attention toward rehabbing from his procedure and being fully healthy for the start of training camp in July of 2026.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Out for 2025
Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Wednesday that Josh Metellus will have his injured shoulder surgically repaired and miss the remainder of the 2025 season, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.Metellus has been dealing with a shoulder injury over the last couple of weeks, and the Minnesota Vikings have now decided to shut him down for the remainder of the season to have the injury surgically repaired. The 27-year-old is a crucial part of Minnesota's defense, recording 86 total tackles and six passes defensed, including two interceptions, across 14 games this year. While he's sidelined, expect Jay Ward to have an expanded role in the Vikings' secondary.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Ready to rock
Josh Metellus (shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.The Michigan product logged consecutive limited sessions to open the Minnesota Vikings' week of practice, but it appears he's moved past his shoulder injury in time to play Sunday. Now fully healthy, Metellus is expected to operate as Minnesota's top strong safety in Week 15.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Limited again Thursday
Josh Metellus (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.Metellus has logged consecutive limited practices with the shoulder injury he picked up in last week's 31-0 shutout win over the Commanders. The safety's ability to string together sessions means he is likely in good shape for Sunday's contest with the Cowboys, and he will have one more chance to increase his participation and avoid an injury designation for the game.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Working through shoulder injury
Josh Metellus (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.Metellus played every single defensive snap during the Minnesota Vikings' Week 14 win over the Commanders, but he appears to have picked up a shoulder injury in the process. His ability to practice Wednesday indicates that the injury isn't considered serious, and he'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's road tilt against the Cowboys.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Logs four tackles in easy win
Josh Metellus recorded four tackles (one solo) Sunday in a 31-0 victory versus the Commanders.Metellus' four tackles matched the amount he had the previous week. Prior to that two-game stretch, he had racked up double-digit stops in two straight games. Metellus has logged 79 tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and six defensed passes (including two interceptions) this season.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Ready for Sunday
Josh Metellus (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Commanders.Metellus logged limited practices throughout the week, which seems to have been enough to cleanse the safety of an injury designation in time for Sunday's contest. The presence of Metellus is great news for a Minnesota Vikings defense that will be short on defensive back depth, as Theo Jackson (neck) will not play this week.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Logs another limited practice
Josh Metellus (shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday.Metellus has now been limited in each of the Minnesota 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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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Picks up shoulder injury
Josh Metellus (shoulder) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.Metellus was questionable heading into last week's loss to the Seahawks due to a knee injury, but he suited up and handled his typical role. It's encouraging that he's starting the week on the practice field, albeit in a limited fashion, so he has a good chance to play this Sunday versus the Commanders. The 2020 sixth-round pick has accrued 75 tackles (37 solo), six pass breakups and two interceptions through 12 games.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Will play vs. Seattle
Josh Metellus (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.Metellus was limited in practice during Week 13 prep due to a knee injury that he likely sustained during the Minnesota Vikings' Week 12 loss to the Packers. However, he's been given the green light to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups and will start at safety alongside Harrison Smith while Jay Ward provides depth at the position.
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