The Minnesota Vikings and versatile safety Josh Metellus agreed Saturday on a three-year, $36 million contract extension, according to a person familiar with details of the deal.

Josh Metellus and the Minnesota Vikings came to an agreement Saturday on a new three-year, $36 million contract extension that includes $25 million guaranteed and can be worth up to $42 million with incentives.

Josh Metellus walked to the podium on Saturday afternoon at TCO Performance Center and took a deep breath as he reflected on his journey to get to this point. After agreeing to a contract extension with Vikings that will keep him in Minnesota through his prime, Metellus found himself thinking back to where it all started.

The Minnesota Vikings are keeping wide receiver Justin Jefferson off the field for a while because of a mild strain in his left hamstring

T he Minnesota Vikings have gotten a massive scare regarding wide receiver superstar Justin Jefferson. The star pass catcher has suffered a hamstring strain and is set to be held out of practice until next week.

Minnesota Vikings star wideout Justin Jefferson suffered what is being described as a mild hamstring strain in training camp, and will be held out of practice, the team announced on Friday. He will be re-evaluated next week.