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Vikings Place Captain, Former Michigan All-Conference Safety on Injured Reserve
- December 17, 2025, Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus was placed on injured reserve for shoulder surgery, Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Wednesday after team evaluations.
- O'Connell said medical evaluations found Metellus' shoulder was "not stable enough," and with the Vikings eliminated from playoff contention last week, surgery was preferred now.
- Despite the injury, Josh Metellus compiled 86 tackles, a half sack, two quarterback hurries and two interceptions in 14 games, including a season-high 12 tackles against the Green Bay Packers while wearing a brace on his left shoulder for three games.
- Metellus joined Jonathan Greenard on injured reserve, leaving the Vikings without two starters for their final three games as Dallas Turner and Jay Ward take bigger defensive roles while both captains stay involved in the locker room.
- Metellus had been remarkably durable until now, never missing time for injury across six NFL seasons and signing a three-year, $36 million contract extension before the season while the Vikings opened a 21-day practice window for sixth-round rookie tight end Gavin Bartholomew.
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Vikings safety Josh Metellus to have season-ending shoulder surgery after playing through the injury
Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus was placed on injured reserve, ending his season early for shoulder surgery after playing with the injury for the last three weeks.
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Bismarck TribuneVikings safety Josh Metellus joins Jonathan Greenard on IR because of season-ending surgery
Meanwhile, the Vikings opened the practice window for 2025 draft pick Gavin Bartholomew, who had been on the PUP list because of a back injury.
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