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Joshua Metellus

Number #44
Position Safety
Measurables 5' 11" / 208LBS
Age 28
Draft / Org Michigan
Through 2028$34.0M

3 years$11.3M a yearFully guaranteed

2.0%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
360thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
1.9%of the Vikings payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 28 $6.0M — This season
2027 29 $14.0M +135%
2028 30 $14.0M —
2029 31 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs MetellusCap hit
357 Tytus Howard CLE 30 2029 Same $6.0M 358 Alex Singleton DEN 33 2028 Same $6.0M 359 Coby Bryant CHI 27 2029 Same $6.0M 360 Joshua Metellus MIN 28 2029 $6.0M 361 Jermaine Eluemunor H017 32 2029 Same $5.9M 362 Jordyn Tyson NO — 2030 Same $5.9M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $11.3M a year

FrankieLuvu $11.3Ma year 1 year, Commanders Age 30 PatFreiermuth $11.3Ma year 3 years, Steelers Age 28 PoonaFord $11.3Ma year 2 years, Rams Age 31
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
MIN
—
$5,955,000
—
2027
MIN
—
$14,000,000
—
2028
MIN
—
$14,000,000
—
2029
MIN
—
$2,000,000
— Void Year