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Vikings 2023 “Hero” Is Unsurprising

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The Minnesota Vikings are two and half weeks into the offseason after failing to qualify for the postseason in 2023, with free agency seven weeks away and the 2024 NFL Draft on April 25th.

And to put a bow on the 2023 campaign, NFL.com handed out “unsung hero” awards for each team, courtesy of Kevin Patra. When he arrived at the Vikings, safety Josh Metellus got the nod.

Vikings 2023 “Hero” Is Unsurprising

A former 6th-Round draft pick, Metellus emerged into a bonafide starter this season, logging 116 total tackles, 10 QB hits, 7 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles, 2.