Joshua Metellus
S MIN (6)
Tue 10/17/23 8:23 PM

Metellus recorded eight tackles (five solo), one sack and one forced fumble in the 19-13 win over the Bears in Week 6.
EDGE Analysis
Metellus' forced fumble led to a defensive touchdown for Minnesota. It marked his first involvement in a turnover on the season. The safety was on the field for 58 defensive snaps (89 percent) and 11 (42 percent) on special teams. He will look to carry that momentum into Sunday's matchup with the 49ers.

Joshua Metellus
S MIN (6)
Fri 10/6/23 4:09 PM

Metellus (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Metellus now seems to be at least close to 100 percent after sustaining a shoulder injury in Week 2 at Philadelphia. He's played a nearly every-down role for Minnesota through four games in 2023.

Joshua Metellus
S MIN (6)
Wed 10/4/23 7:34 PM

Metellus (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Metellus continues to play through a shoulder injury first suffered during the team's Week 2 loss to the Eagles. The injury has yet to force the 25-year-old to miss a game, and he should be available again for the upcoming matchup with Kansas City.

Joshua Metellus
S MIN (6)
Fri 9/29/23 4:18 PM

Metellus (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at Carolina.
EDGE Analysis
There was some question as to his status when Metellus missed practice Wednesday, but he'll ultimately be ready to contribute for Week 4. He should retain a significant role against a pass-happy Panthers offense.

Joshua Metellus
S MIN (6)
Thu 9/28/23 5:20 PM

Metellus (shoulder) logged a limited practice Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Mellus left Sunday's game against the Chargers early and was unable to return due to the injury. He was a DNP during Wednesday's practice session, so this is an upgrade for the fourth-year pro. He'll continue working to be ready to take the field for a Week 4 matchup with the Panthers.

Joshua Metellus
S MIN (6)
Wed 9/27/23 9:10 PM

Metellus (shoulder) missed the Vikings' practice Wednesday, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Although Metellus did not participate Wednesday, head coach Kevin O'Connell still hopes he'll be able to go Sunday versus Panthers. The safety will have two more chances to return to practice this week.

Joshua Metellus
S MIN (6)
Sun 9/24/23 3:52 PM

Metellus left Sunday's game against the Chargers with a shoulder injury and is questionable to return, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
The safety made one tackle and assisted on two more before exiting the contest. Metellus also left Minnesota's Week 2 loss to Philadelphia with a shoulder injury but was able to return and then practice during the week.

Joshua Metellus
S MIN (6)
Fri 9/22/23 3:58 PM

Metellus (shoulder) isn't listed on Friday's injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Metellus left the Week 2 loss to Philadelphia with a shoulder injury but made his return later in the game. The same injury limited his practice participation Thursday, but it isn't expected to impact Metellus' availability come Sunday.

Joshua Metellus
S MIN (6)
Thu 9/21/23 7:18 PM

Metellus (shoulder) was limited in Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Metellus briefly exited Week 2 against the Eagles but was able to return. His limited practices to open the week suggest he's on the right side of questionable ahead of Sunday's Week 3 game against the Chargers.

Joshua Metellus
S MIN (6)
Thu 9/14/23 8:53 PM

Metellus is back in Thursday's game against the Eagles after previously departing with a shoulder injury, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Metellus left with a shoulder injury the first quarter, but the issue doesn't appear to be serious. He has since returned to play both defense and special teams.