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Here are three observations presented by Minnesota Eye Consultants, the Proud LASIK Partner of the Minnesota Vikings: 1. ‘D-cisive’ 2-minute drill The Purple People Eaters — the elite group that laid the foundation of “meeting at the quarterback” — would have been proud of the 2025 defense. Practice closed with a 2-minute drill by the first-team offense against the first-team …

EAGAN, Minn. — We’re told not to make too much out of one training camp throw, but this one might be the exception. Saturday. Early in the team period. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy faked a handoff, eyed the defense and curved a pass into a small area near the right sideline where only the receiver, Jalen Nailor, could make the catch. …

Josh Metellus has gone from a sixth-round pick in 2020 to one of the highest paid safeties in the NFL. The former Michigan Wolverine has agreed to a three-year extension with the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced Saturday. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport, the deal is for $36 million and can reach $42 million with incentives. Metellus, who didn’t …

Up against the side of the performance center, also under a small bit of shade, safety Josh Metellus smiled, discussing his contract extension and his love for Minnesota and the Vikings fan base. About an hour later, the stands were full, and current Vikings offensive linemen Donovan Jackson, Logan Brown and Walter Rouse stood alongside Hall of Fame receiver Cris …

1. McCarthy with a couple of deep shots The biggest, boldest highlight of the day likely to reverberate across the web will be J.J. McCarthy’s deep toss to Jordan Addison for a 60-yard touchdown. (McCarthy and Addison also combined for a 60-yarder on Wednesday to open camp in the Indoor Practice Facility, by the way.) An aspect of the play …

Vikings safety Josh Metellus earned a new contract. And now he has one. Via NFL Media, the Vikings and Metellus have agreed to terms on a three-year, $36 million extension. He was due to earn a base salary of $3.675 million in 2025. He’ll now have a four-year, $39.675 million deal. A sixth-round pick in 2020, Metellus became a regular …

In theory, the Vikings have an interesting balance to strike when it comes to J.J. McCarthy’s playing time in preseason action next month. On the one hand, he’s their starting quarterback, and that’s not usually someone who plays much (or at all) in the preseason, especially under Kevin O’Connell. On the other hand, he’s 22 years old and is need …

Here are three observations presented by Minnesota Eye Consultants, the Proud LASIK Partner of the Minnesota Vikings: On Wednesday, we led with the interceptions by Ivan Pace, Jr., and Andrew Van Ginkel. Familiar face Harrison Smith, who leads active NFL players with 37 career interceptions heading into his 14th pro season, was up to his timeless tricks Thursday. He was …

It probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that through two days of training camp, the Vikings’ defense appears to be pretty far ahead of the offense. Brian Flores is now in his third season as Minnesota’s defensive coordinator, and many of his key players have been in the scheme since he arrived. Others are now in their second year, and …

Kevin SeifertJul 23, 2025, 06:21 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia. …