When the Minnesota Vikings extended Josh Metellus over the weekend, they did so knowing that he was going to continue being the versatile chess piece that has been a revolutionary asset to Brian Flores' defense.

Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus believes that he is the most versatile defensive player in the entire NFL.

Minnesota didn't get the memo on Monday. As the Vikings trotted onto the grass at TCO Performance Center, they ushered in their first padded practice of 2025 training camp in a sweltering current of 90-degree sun.