Metellus Placed on IR, Season Ends with Shoulder Surgery

Minnesota Vikings safety Joshua Metellus has been placed on injured reserve, ending his season. He will undergo shoulder surgery after playing through the injury since Week 13. Metellus totaled 86 tackles, half a sack, one tackle for loss, two quarterback hits, a team-high two interceptions, and six passes defensed this season. Coach Kevin O'Connell stated that Metellus and Greenard will remain involved with the team despite their season-ending injuries.