Josh Metellus practices with Vikings after spring 'hold-in'

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EAGAN, Minn. -- It's one thing to sit out part of spring practices. It's quite another, Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus said Wednesday, to miss even a portion of training camp.

Metellus, one of the team's key defensive players over the past two seasons, decided he would not extend his spring "hold-in" into the start of summer work. Despite not having an agreement on the contract extension he has been seeking, Metellus was a full participant in the Vikings' first training camp practice Wednesday.

"The dialogue's been going good," Metellus said, "so I am not too worried about what's going on. I'm just doing my part, being here for the team, trying to be a leader, a…