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The 2024 campaign was pretty fun until the late-season gaffes. Still, moments like Justin Jefferson’s 97-yard touchdown reception, Andrew Van Ginkel’s interception returns, and Sam Darnold’s clutch go-ahead laser to a double-covered Jefferson in Seattle are unforgettable.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 14

Josh Metellus tearful after Vikings' season ends: 'All we had was each other'

With tears rolling down his face in the locker room after a season-ending loss to the Rams, Vikings safety Josh Metellus epitomized how crushing the NFL playoffs can be.

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The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?

The 'QB's taken in the 2024 NFL Draft' quiz

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The 'Most touchdown passes in an NFL season' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 13

Vikings’ Josh Metellus gets team going with rousing pre-game speech

The final game of Wild Card weekend is currently underway. The Minnesota Vikings have travelled to Arizona to square off against the los Angeles Rams. Currently, the Rams lead the contest 17-3 in the second quarter.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 10

Vikings ‘White Chicks’ practice video will have fans appreciating celly more

This probably isn’t what Minnesota Vikings coaches meant by film study. But safeties Josh Metellus and Camryn Bynum continued their choreographed, movie-themed interception celebrations in the Vikings’ Week 15 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

NFL Draft News

Possible landing spot for Shedeur Sanders apparently not a realistic option

What QB Jaxson Dart means for Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen's Giants futures

Reporter addresses if Giants ruined Rams' Jaxson Dart plans

Inside source has theory about why Aaron Rodgers hasn't signed with Steelers

NFL News / Maize n Brew / December 10

Vikings’ Josh Metellus picks off Falcons’ Kirk Cousins in QB’s return to Minnesota

In a dominant win over former Minnesota Vikings and current Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, former Michigan safety Josh Metellus picked Cousins off for his second interception of the season: The football season always goes by way too quickly.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 8

Vikings' Bynum, Metellus do 'White Chicks' dance for latest INT celebration

Vikings safeties Camryn Bynum and Josh Metellus have been the kings of post-takeaway celebrations this season, with Bynum going viral several times. The duo broke out another excellent one in Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Minnesota Vikings News / CBSSports.com / December 8

Watch: Vikings perfectly execute famous dance from 'White Chicks' after picking off Kirk Cousins

Cam Bynum and Josh Metellus had their moves on point

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 19

Matthew Coller: Once cut, these Vikings fought their way to important roles in 2024

EAGAN — The Minnesota Vikings’ strong start to the 2024 season has been driven by contributions from all over the roster. Whether it’s an interception by Josh Metellus, a clutch third-down reception by Brandon Powell or a punt block by CJ Ham, the list of players who have risen to the challenge to get the Vikings to 2-0 is a long one.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / September 7

Purple Rumor Mill: Justin Fields as a Viking, T.J. Hockenson’s Return, Josh Metellus

VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s Vikings rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 5

Matthew Coller: Josh Metellus's captaincy speaks volumes about how far he's come

EAGAN — When Brian O’Neill suffered an injury in 2022, the Minnesota Vikings named special teamer Josh Metellus an interim captain in his place. Prior to the 2023 season, Metellus was voted again as a captain with the expectation that he would be one of the guys leading the special teams and working his way into the defensive lineup.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / September 4

Questions Answered: Stefon Diggs Drama, Aaron Jones’ Stat Line for Vikings, a Josh Metellus Extension

The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the September 4th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / September 4

One Viking Could Be in Line for “Massive” Extension

It’s now who you’d think. CBS Sports published an article on Wednesday, one day before the NFL’s start of the regular season, detailing three players who could be next in line for “massive extensions” after Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II secured a four-year, $96 million contract.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 25

Vikings adjust contract of S Josh Metellus, send signal that a bigger move is coming

Last season, the Minnesota Vikings took a sizable risk by extending then fourth-year safety Josh Metellus to a two-year extension worth $8 million. Until that point, Metellus had made a couple of spot starts and was a star on special teams for the Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / July 31

Josh Metellus Updates State of Vikings QB1 Battle

The Minnesota Vikings’ current quarterback battle is tighter than expected through a week and a half of training camp. The rookie combatant, J.J. McCarthy, is just 21 years old and “should” be struggling this summer, not unlike his draft counterpart Drake Maye in New England.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 31

Josh Metellus: Justin Jefferson tries to 'embarrass' defenders in practice

Josh Metellus became a household name last season after lining up all over the field on a resurgent Vikings defense. Now, heading into year five, he's looking to be a veteran presence on a young, developing defense.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 19

Josh Metellus is the latest Vikings teammate to comment on Jordan Addison's arrest

Josh Metellus is the latest Vikings player to stand up for under-fire teammate Jordan Addison. Addison has been the subject of intense scrutiny in the wake of being arrested last Friday on suspicion of DUI.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 17

Josh Metellus dedicates his season to late teammate Khyree Jackson

Vikings safety Josh Metellus was stunned and devastated when he heard the news that rookie teammate Khyree Jackson had died in a car accident earlier this month.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 12

Vikings Defender Demands More Respect

The 2023 Vikings finished with a disappointing 7-10 record, but the season still featured some exciting storylines. Joshua Dobbs and his short-lived heroics were just as fun to watch as Ivan Pace’s emergence as a three-down linebacker.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / July 5

Surprise Player Earns “Most Underappreciated” Label for Vikings

Josh Metellus? Brian O’Neill? How about Harrison Phillips? Nope. Neither of those men fits the criteria, says CBS Sports. Jeff Kerr sized up each NFL team’s “most underappreciated” player this week, and tight end T.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 28

Vikings’ Backup Defender Is Turning Heads

One year ago, there was some buzz about one safety shining in Minnesota’s practices. Josh Metellus, previously a special teams contributor and backup defender, earned a significant role in Brian Flores’ defense.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / June 8

New Minnesota Vikings Cornerback Draws Comparison to 3x All-Pro

The Minnesota Vikings haven’t had a Pro Bowl cornerback since Xavier Rhodes made the team in 2019. Before Rhodes, you’d have to go all the way back to 2010 to find the most recent Vikings cornerback to earn Pro Bowl honors.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / January 25, 2024

Josh Metellus Cautions Vikings Fans about the Enemy

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.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / December 21, 2023

Vikings’ Rising Defensive Star Sends Bold Message To Teammates

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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / December 11, 2023

Is Josh Metellus The Most Versatile Player In The NFL?

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.