Josh Metellus is staying in Minnesota for the long haul. The veteran safety signed a three-year, $36 million extension with the Vikings on the first day of training camp, locking in one of the team’s emotional leaders and most versatile defenders.

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a three-year contract extension with safety Josh Metellus. The deal, announced Saturday, is worth $36 million, with $25 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press.