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EAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings wrapped up perhaps their final piece of offseason business Saturday, signing safety Josh Metellus to a three-year contract extension that ensures he will spend the bulk of his career with the team that made him a sixth-round draft choice in 2020.

The deal is worth $36 million with a maximum value of $42 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, and includes $25 million in guarantees. Metellus' existing contract was set to void after this season.

"I'm here, baby," Metellus said to kick off a news conference prior to the Vikings' training camp practice. "I'm here."

Metellus was primarily a special teams player during his first three seasons, but he ascended into a multipositional role when defensive coordinator Brian Flores joined the Vikings in 2023. Although listed as a safety, Metellus played all over the field. During some games, coach Kevin O'Connell recalled Saturday, Metellus has lined up at as many as seven different positions. Over that period, Metellus started 27 games and played 90% of the Vikings' defensive snaps.

"His journey is something that means a lot to him," O'Connell said. "You've got first-round picks that eventually get their massive extensions, but some guys don't get to come into this league with that type of path and they've got to earn it from where they're selected, and earn it from what their roles are early on in their time, and then eventually when you get to a place where you've developed this kind of value for our team, I think it's really awesome."

Former Vikings safety Camryn Bynum turned down the team's overtures for a preseason extension last summer and instead signed a four-year, $60 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts this spring. Metellus said he could never envision himself leaving, and while he sat out some drills during OTAs and minicamp, he declined to pressure the Vikings further this summer.


Metellus participated in the Vikings' opening practice of training camp, saying afterward that he thought it was his responsibility as a team leader. An ankle injury forced him out of practice Thursday and Friday, but O'Connell said "we were being honest" about the diagnosis and that Metellus' absence was not related to negotiations.

Speaking Saturday, Metellus said there was no part of him that wanted to see if he could get a better deal next spring on the open market.

"I wanted to be here," he said. "I love it here. This is home. I want to finish my career here. I feel like I embody exactly what we want to build here and I want to win for the city. I understand the city is due for something big, so I'm just pouring everything I have into this."

The Vikings have now committed nearly $350 million in cash to their 2025 roster, capitalizing on the rookie contract of quarterback J.J. McCarthy to acquire a dozen veterans either through free agency or trade. They also re-signed running back Aaron Jones Sr., cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. and safety Harrison Smith, and extended the existing contract of linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel.
 

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So, one player took offense of Christian Wilkins kissing another teammate on the forehead and have to make it a big deal and a big headline? Long story short, it shouldn't be a big deal, nor it should be a major headline. The player probably want just like like Harrison Butker did when he criticized Pride Month, calling it a "deadly sin." Somebody getting offended by a kiss on the forehead of the same sex is beyond me. At least talk about it face to face like grownups instead of filing this to human resources and crack down on a ridiculous incident. There's bigger things to worry about in this world then some kiss.
 
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Treylon Burks has been waived by the Titans.

Can't say I don't blame the team for releasing him. He's been prone to injury, the team can't afford to deal with another one from him. I wish him luck for whoever signs him.
 

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has requested a trade, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

McLaurin, who is seeking a contract extension with one year left on his current deal, reported to training camp Sunday to end his holdout but was placed on the physically unable to perform list because of an ankle injury.

He said earlier this month that he would not step on field without "progression" toward a new contract.

McLaurin has not publicly stated what sort of contract he is looking for, but he said last week that "with how the market is today, it conveys what guys of my caliber are deserving of."

Several notable wide receivers signed long-term deals this offseason, including the Bengals' Tee Higgins (four years, $115 million with $40.9 million guaranteed), the Steelers' DK Metcalf (four years, $132 million with $60 million guaranteed) and the Jets' Garrett Wilson (four years, $130 million, $90 million guaranteed).

McLaurin turns 30 in September, an age at which teams often believe a receiver starts to fade. He has pointed out that he has been in the NFL for only seven seasons, did not play much his first two seasons at Ohio State and didn't want to be judged by what others did in the past.

Two older high-end receivers signed extensions last year: At age 30, Miami's Tyreek Hill signed a three-year extension for $30 million per year with $52.535 million guaranteed. At 31, Tampa Bay's Mike Evans signed for two years and $41 million with $35 million guaranteed.

McLaurin has been Washington's top receiver since entering the NFL as a third-round pick in 2019. He has surpassed 1,000 yards each of the past five seasons and caught 13 touchdown passes in 2024 -- second most in the NFL.

ESPN's John Keim contributed to this report.
 

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This is what happens when you play with someone's money. They should of handled him last Offseason and now he wants out seemly because no new Contract is being made with the Commanders.