Josh Metellus contract details: Vikings pay underrated star among NFL's top safeties

Josh Metellus is staying in Minnesota for the long haul. The veteran safety signed a three-year, $36 million extension with the Vikings on the first day of training camp, locking in one of the team’s emotional leaders and most versatile defenders. Metellus called Minnesota “home†and said he’s “extremely grateful†for the new deal, which includes $25 million guaranteed. It’s a major win for Brian Flores’ defense as the Vikings prepare for the 2025 season.