The Vikings signed Metellus to a two-year contract extension worth up to $13 million Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Metellus' deal also includes $6 million in guaranteed money. The 2020 sixth-round pick played in all 17 games for the Vikings in 2022, primarily handling a depth role at safety but occasionally stepping into a starting role due to injuries. He stands to remain in a similar role going forward, starting with Sunday's regular-season opener against the Buccaneers.

Metellus will start Sunday's matchup against the Lions in the absence of Harrison Smith (neck), Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Metellus will draw his second start of the season in the absence of Smith. Last time he operated as a starter (Week 3 against Detroit), Metellus recorded 11 tackles (10 solo), two pass defenses and one interception while playing every single defensive snap.

Metellus had two total tackles in Sunday's win over New Orleans in London.

EDGE Analysis

Metellus played on just four of the defense's 60 snaps as he moved back to a reserve role with Harrison Smith returning from a concussion. Metellus started at free safety in Week 3 and had 11 total tackles, an interception and two pass defensed.

Metellus started at free safety and had 11 total tackles, an interception and two pass defensed in Sunday's win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Metellus got the start with Harrison Smith sidelined due to a concussion and had a strong game by allowing just four receptions on five targets for a total of 23 yards and just one missed tackle, according to Pro Football Focus. He could continue to have a large role if Smith remains sidelined in Week 4.

Metellus had two total tackles and played all 18 of his snap on special teams in Sunday's win over Green Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Metellus begins the season as a backup safety but Harrison Smith and Camryn Bynum played every snap on defense. Metellus may be limited to mostly special teams all season.

Metellus (undisclosed) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Metellus practiced in a limited fashion after getting activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, but he has been deemed as fit enough to feature in this contest. His presence should boost the Vikings' depth on defense.

Metellus (undisclosed) has been activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list and is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official website reports.

EDGE Analysis

Metellus practiced in limited fashion after getting activated Friday. He is looking to return from a one-game absence. More clarity on his status will be gained closer to kickoff.

Metellus was added to the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old will likely miss Sunday's contest against the Packers. Mostly operating a special teams option, the Vikings won't have a massive void to fill.

Metellus didn't have a tackle in Sunday's overtime loss to the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

He played 18 snaps, all on special teams. He begins the season as a reserve safety and may be limited to special teams barring injuries to starters.

The Vikings promoted Metellus to the active roster from the practice squad Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie sixth-round pick looks like he'll get a chance to make his NFL debut against the Colts on Sunday. If the Vikings choose to make him active, Metellus could contribute on special teams and as a depth safety.