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Yahoo
26-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Vikings, versatile safety Josh Metellus agree to 3-year, $36M extension, AP source says
The Minnesota Vikings and versatile safety Josh Metellus agreed Saturday on a three-year, $36 million contract extension, according to a person familiar with details of the deal. Metellus, a 2020 sixth-round draft pick out of Michigan, is a key piece of coordinator Brian Flores' defense and has started 27 games the past two seasons while playing in multiple spots. The Vikings announced the extension for Metellus, but didn't provide financial terms. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because terms weren't announced, said the contract includes $25 million in guaranteed money. Metellus was entering the final year of his deal, so the extension keeps him with the Vikings through 2028. 'Minnesota, I'm here, baby,' a smiling Metellus said at a news conference announcing the deal. 'I love it here. ... This place is home for me.' The 27-year-old Metellus has four career interceptions, five forced fumbles, 2 1/2 sacks and nearly 300 combined tackles in five NFL seasons. "Josh, since he got here has become a program player for us," general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said. 'He embodies the relentlessness and work ethic that we value in this team.' Metellus played primarily on special teams during his first two seasons, but saw an increased role on defense after Kevin O'Connell took over as the Vikings' head coach in 2022. Flores made Metellus a key contributor on defense when he joined O'Connell's staff in 2023, with O'Connell saying Metellus lined up in seven different spots last season. 'I don't like to get into the positions,' Metellus said. 'I just think I'm a damn good football player.' Metellus has also been a team captain for the Vikings. 'Such a vital part of our success on and off the field,' O'Connell said. 'It's hard to imagine them making them any better as a player and person than Josh Metellus. What he means to me, personally, our friendship, our bond we've formed, I'm absolutely thrilled for Josh, his family and Vikings fans that they get to see him for years to come in a role that's become really special to him and how he's attacked it and helped us become what we are defensively.' ___ AP NFL:
Al Arabiya
26-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Vikings, versatile safety Josh Metellus agree to 3-year, $36M extension, AP source says
The Minnesota Vikings and versatile safety Josh Metellus agreed Saturday on a three-year $36 million contract extension, according to a person familiar with details of the deal. Metellus, a 2020 sixth-round draft pick out of Michigan, is a key piece of coordinator Brian Flores's defense and has started 27 games the past two seasons while playing in multiple spots. The Vikings announced the extension for Metellus but didn't provide financial terms. The person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because terms weren't announced said the contract includes $25 million in guaranteed money. Metellus was entering the final year of his deal, so the extension keeps him with the Vikings through 2028. 'Minnesota, I'm here baby,' a smiling Metellus said at a news conference announcing the deal. 'I love it here. … This place is home for me.' The 27-year-old Metellus has four career interceptions, five forced fumbles, 2 1/2 sacks, and nearly 300 combined tackles in five NFL seasons. 'Josh, since he got here, has become a program player for us,' general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said. 'He embodies the relentlessness and work ethic that we value in this team.' Metellus played primarily on special teams during his first two seasons but saw an increased role on defense after Kevin O'Connell took over as the Vikings' head coach in 2022. Flores made Metellus a key contributor on defense when he joined O'Connell's staff in 2023, with O'Connell saying Metellus lined up in seven different spots last season. 'I don't like to get into the positions,' Metellus said. 'I just think I'm a damn good football player.' Metellus has also been a team captain for the Vikings. 'Such a vital part of our success on and off the field,' O'Connell said. 'It's hard to imagine them making them any better as a player and person than Josh Metellus. What he means to me personally, our friendship, our bond we've formed, I'm absolutely thrilled for Josh, his family, and Vikings fans that they get to see him for years to come in a role that's become really special to him and how he's attacked it and helped us become what we are defensively.'
Forbes
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Chiefs Coach Andy Reid Discusses George Karlaftis Contract Extension
George Karlaftis of the Kansas City Chiefs rushes the passer during Super Bowl LIX against the ... More Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome. (Photo by) Just before 2025 training camp begins, the Kansas City Chiefs have locked up yet another integral and young player. Less than a week after signing guard and 2021 sixth-round pick Trey Smith to a four-year, $94 million extension, the Chiefs signed 2022 first-round pick George Karlaftis to a similar four-year $93 million contract extension, which includes $62 million guaranteed. 'We love having that. Our continuity is a big thing with your good, young players,' Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said. 'It's great from a coaching standpoint.' Karlaftis' total contract value ranks seventh among defensive ends. And his average annual value of $23.25 million ranks eighth. (Both are just below Green Bay Packers defensive end and 2024 Pro Bowler Rashan Gary, who is on a four-year $96 million deal.) Karlaftis recorded 10.5 and 8.0 sacks the last two years, respectively, and has started 44 games out of a possible 51 game in three years. 'He's reliable,' Reid said. 'You can trust that he's going to be there and do the right things and go 100 miles an hour doing them.' Reid described Karlaftis as 'relentless' and said how well he's regarded on the team. Karlaftis was born in Athens, Greece, where he played goalkeeper for the under-16 national water polo team. That background helped him become adept at deflecting passes, and he has registered 15 passes defended in his three years. 'Some of it has to do with the hand-eye coordination,' Karlaftis said. With the goalkeeper's main job being blocking shots from the opposition, it served as great training for the future defensive lineman. The 2022 first-round pick started from Day One and has been a productive NFL player. But the question is how much he benefits from lining up right next to defensive tackle Chris Jones, who is perhaps the NFL's best defensive tackle and commands frequent double teams. Karlaftis, though, certainly has been successful. During his three years in the NFL, all he has known is Super Bowls, playing in three straight and winning two of them. The Chiefs have now locked up their 24-year-old defensive end for six more seasons through 2030. It's a good deal for Karlaftis too because he'll be young enough (29) at the end of this extension to potentially receive another long-term deal. 'That's a great thing,' Reid said. 'He's a heck of a player and he's done a great job here and he's profited from that. And our team also has profited from being around him. So it's a win/win.' The Karlaftis signing continues a wise trend for the Chiefs of re-signing their stalwarts from the 2021 and 2022 draft classes. In addition to the recent signing of Smith and Karlaftis, they've also extended three 2021 draft picks: center Creed Humphrey, linebacker Nick Bolton and tight end Noah Gray. The next target likely will be cornerback Trent McDuffie, Karlaftis' fellow first-round pick from 2022. 'It's an ongoing thing,' Reid said. 'You've got to have a good feel and a good plan for the future.'
BBC News
18-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Hanson signs new Villa contract until 2027
Aston Villa forward Kirsty Hanson has extended her contract at the club until June 27-year-old originally joined on loan from Manchester United in 2022, before making a permanent move in has scored 14 goals in 74 games for Villa, with three of those coming in the final three Women's Super League games of last Scotland international scored in wins against Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal as Villa finished an underwhelming campaign strongly to achieve a sixth-placed first of that trio - scored in a 2-1 defeat of Liverpool in March - ended Hanson's 33-game scoreless run in the Halifax-born attacker has scored four goals in 40 appearances for Scotland.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Not For Sale – Inter Milan Take Italy Star Off The Market & Prepare Contract Extension Talks
Not For Sale – Inter Milan Take Italy Star Off The Market & Prepare Contract Extension Talks Inter Milan have no intention of selling Davide Frattesi, rejecting recent reports that claimed they might entertain substantial offers from abroad. According to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri will soon open contract extension talks with the Italian midfielder. Advertisement Davide Frattesi has been among the most frequently mentioned players during the summer transfer window. Indeed, several clubs in Serie A and abroad have shown interest in his services. However, Inter will turn down all bids for the 25-year-old. Inter Milan Take Davide Frattesi Off the Market MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by) Not only will Inter knock back every offer for Frattesi, but they will also try to extend his deal. Frattesi's current contract at San Siro runs out in 2028. Therefore, time is not a factor. However, the Serie A runners-up are eager to show their confidence in the midfielder. As such, they may soon open talks to renew his deal. Cristian Chivu has already confirmed his trust in Frattesi. Indeed, the new manager sees the ex-Sassuolo star as a perfect fit for his 3-4-2-1 system.
