This article was originally published on www.si.com as Vikings Sign Crucial Defensive Piece to Lucrative Extension. With the 2025 season a little over a month away, the Minnesota Vikings have reportedly given safety Josh Metellus a healthy raise.

Already, in 2022, the Vikings were beginning to see the potential and versatility Metullus offered to the defense. Most of his snaps came at safety, but he spent about 40 percent of his time on the field roaming into the box or the slot or,

McCarthy has top weapons, led by Justin Jefferson, and it'll be his job to maximize them.

The Vikings' previous interest in Christian Wilkins could be grounds for a reunion with the now-released Raiders star and Brian Flores.

Jones fits the Vikings' offense because he is so versatile and can help the passing game both as a receiver and blocker. His spot outside the top 10 is probably justified, though, as the offense doesn't run through him.

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The Minnesota Vikings and the New York Jets continue to share a tangled fate atthe quarterback position.Previously a Vikings draft target, Justin Fields exitedThursday’s training camp practice with a toe injury that is consideredday-to-day.