The football season always goes by way too quickly. It’s mid-December, and we only have a month of the NFL regular season left. Plenty of former Michigan Wolverines are still making an impact late in the regular season to help their respective teams. Let’s lead off this Pro Blue recap with a Michigan safety picking… Continue reading Vikings’ Josh Metellus picks off Falcons’ Kirk Cousins in QB’s return to Minnesota
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Vikings’ Josh Metellus: Picks off Cousins in Week 14
Metellus finished Sunday’s 42-21 win over Atlanta with seven tackles (five solo) and one interception. Metellus was responsible for one of the Vikings’ two interceptions off former teammate Kirk Cousins on Sunday, with Metellus snatching a pass intended for Drake London on the third play of the second quarter. Metellus has logged at least seven… Continue reading Vikings’ Josh Metellus: Picks off Cousins in Week 14
NFC Notes: Josh Jacobs, Penei Sewell, Stephon Gilmore, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions C Frank Ragnow called OT Penei Sewell one of the most unique players in the NFL at his position. “When it comes to everything he does as a tackle, he’s one of one,” Ragnow said, via Dan Pompei of The Athletic. Lions QB Jared Goff handed off pre-game speech duties to Sewell last… Continue reading NFC Notes: Josh Jacobs, Penei Sewell, Stephon Gilmore, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Stephon Gilmore, Josh Oliver, Will Reichard
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell provided some injury updates on key players during his weekly Monday press conference following the game against the Cardinals. Gilmore left the game in the first half with a hamstring injury and did not return. He was replaced by Fabian Moreau, who was kept busy. “Gilly did get a low-grade… Continue reading Stephon Gilmore, Josh Oliver, Will Reichard
Vikings’ Josh Oliver to return; Stephon Gimore may miss next game
“We’re probably not going to video it and put it out for everybody to see, but he’s going to get one [Tuesday],” O’Connell said. “I probably should’ve given him one [Sunday] just because of his game-changing effort and the way he left it all out there.” Quarterback Sam Darnold took a season-high five sacks against… Continue reading Vikings’ Josh Oliver to return; Stephon Gimore may miss next game
Vikings’ Josh Oliver: Sits out practice again Thursday
Oliver (ankle) was a non-participant in practice Thursday. Oliver was also estimated as a DNP on Wednesday. The tight end hasn’t practiced since spraining his ankle Week 11 against Tennessee and missed last Sunday’s game against the Bears. Johnny Mundt figures to again get increased offensive snaps this Sunday versus Arizona if Oliver is unable… Continue reading Vikings’ Josh Oliver: Sits out practice again Thursday
Cam Robinson practices, Josh Oliver does not
Vikings tight end Josh Oliver is in danger of missing a second consecutive game this weekend due to ankle and wrist injuries. He did not practice during Minnesota’s first session of the week on Wednesday, which was more of a walkthrough than a full practice. Oliver has been excellent for the Vikings this season. He’s… Continue reading Cam Robinson practices, Josh Oliver does not
Vikings hope Ivan Pace Jr. can return after four games; Josh Oliver still sidelined
Robinson was one of six players limited, including defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard (toe), edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel (thigh), linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (shoulder), edge rusher Pat Jones II (knee), and receiver Brandon Powell (ankle). The Vikings promoted long snapper Jake McQuaide to the active roster and waived outside linebacker Gabe Murphy, an undrafted rookie who… Continue reading Vikings hope Ivan Pace Jr. can return after four games; Josh Oliver still sidelined
How Vikings safety Josh Metellus became the voice of the defense
“Like, ‘You want in?’ But when 22 wants to do something,” Metellus said, referring to Smith’s jersey number, “he does it.” Metellus is given that respect after years of improving and putting himself out there. He approached Kevin O’Connell during their first camp together in 2022, taking up the head coach on his offer for… Continue reading How Vikings safety Josh Metellus became the voice of the defense
Sam Darnold no longer limited, Josh Oliver DNP again in latest Vikings injury report
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was a full participant in Thursday’s practice after being listed as limited Wednesday due to a foot injury, but tight end Josh Oliver was out for the second straight day due to wrist and ankle ailments. Oliver suffered the ankle injury during last week’s win over the Tennessee Titans, and while… Continue reading Sam Darnold no longer limited, Josh Oliver DNP again in latest Vikings injury report