Head coach Kevin O'Connell gave an injury update on Josh Metellus as he suffered a shoulder injury last week in Vikings practice.

The Vikings defense under Brian Flores is the only one of its kind in the NFL, and shape-shifter Josh Metellus is its embodiment.

The Minnesota Vikings are going to be in an interesting position when they make their roster cuts to get to the final 53-man roster. Over the course of the preseason and training camp, there have been multiple interesting players who have stood out in a big way.

According to ESPN's preseason power rankings, the Vikings come in at No. 10 in the NFL. It's a slight drop from their post-draft ranking of No. 9, but still keeps them as one of the top teams in the NFC.

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The future at the safety position for the Minnesota Vikings after Harrison Smith chooses to retire. They just extended Josh Metellus and gave Theo Jackson a contract similar to the first extension that Metellus signed: a prove it deal.

Preseason Game Reaction: Vikings lose 20-12 with backups playing; highlights include Will Reichard’s perfect 4-for-4 field goals and Myles Price’s 81-yard kickoff return, but penalties (10 for 85 yards) and tackling issues frustrate, drawing a strong reaction from coach Kevin O’Connell.

With Jordan Addison suspended the first three games of the season and Rondale Moore out for the season with a devastating knee injury, the Vikings could be scouring free agency for dependable wide receiver depth before the Sept.