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Former Michigan DB Josh Metellus lands significant extension with Vikings
By Paul Harvey
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Former Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus is staying with the Minnesota Vikings. The Wolverine standout is entering his 6th NFL season with the franchise, and the team announced a new contract for the veteran on social media.
According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, the contract is a new 3-year extension for $36 million with a potential max value of $42 million. The deal includes $25 million guaranteed for Metellus as a mainstay piece of the Vikings’ defense.
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Since being selected by Minnesota, Metellus has become one of the steals of the 2020 NFL Draft. Originally a 6th-round pick, Metellus has appeared in 82 career games across 5 seasons, including 30 starts in the last 3 seasons.
Metellus has been the team’s 2nd-leading tackler each of the past 2 seasons, recording over 100 tackles in each campaign. This past season, he recorded 103 total tackles after a career-high 116 tackles in 2023.
While at Michigan, Metellus was a piece of a pair of 10-win seasons for head coach Jim Harbaugh. He finished his time in Ann Arbor with 186 career tackles, 5 interceptions and 16 pass breakups.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.