Dalvin Cook, a free agent running back who was released by the Minnesota Vikings last week, has said that he is not in a hurry to sign with a new team. During an appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show,” Cook stated that his priority is to find a team that is a good “fit for me and my family,” and an organization that “values” him. He said that he is waiting to find the right situation and that he does not feel any pressure to rush into a decision.
Cook had surgery in February to repair a torn labrum, but he stated that his shoulder is feeling great. He emphasized that he wants to join a team that values him as a player and wants to give him the ball. Cook hopes to find the right situation that will allow him to help his new team win.
When asked if people around the league had already reached out to him, Cook said that it has been “crazy.” He added that he plays Madden a lot and creates a GM in Madden with his son, so going through the process of finding a new team in real life feels like a creative game to him. He has been contacted by many people in the past week who are interested in what he is thinking.
Cook managed to start every game in 2022 for the first time in his career, despite separating his shoulder in Week 3. However, he finished with an average of 17.8 touches and 86 yards from scrimmage per game in coach Kevin O’Connell’s new scheme. These were both the lowest since he became a full-time player in 2019. Although he had a challenging season, he still managed to knock off two of the six longest runs of his career in 2022. He rushed for 1,173 yards last season, which was the fourth straight year he had rushed for more than 1,000 yards, and earned his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl selection.
Despite being released, Cook stated that he has “a lot of love for Minnesota.” He said that they embraced him when he was a kid who didn’t know what to expect. Cook is looking forward to his next step in life and is excited to find a new team. He emphasized that whoever signs him knows what they are getting. He is a great team player, teammate, and person in the locker room. Cook is ready to run the rock and help his new team win games.
Cook has emphasized that he is in no rush to sign with a new team. He is looking for the right situation that will allow him to help his new team win. Cook has had a challenging season, but he still managed to rush for more than 1,000 yards and earn his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl selection. Despite being released, Cook has expressed his love for Minnesota and is excited about his next step in life.
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