The New York Jets will «turn the stones» on running back Dalvin Cook after the minnesota vikings pitched the four-time Pro Bowler on Friday.
On Friday, Jets head coach Robert Saleh asked if the organization has any interest in adding Cook to the roster, and the third-year head coach didn’t rule it out.
Head Coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets speaks to the media during a press conference before an offseason training session at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on May 23, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey. . (Elsa/Getty Images)
«Obviously, we’ll flip that one around, but then again, that would probably be more of a Joe [Douglas] ask. I’m not sure how money works in that,» Saleh told reporters.
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Cook was released Friday after six seasons with the Vikings, who saved $9 million in cap space by making the trade after June 1.
«I hold Dalvin in the highest regard and am grateful for his contributions on and off the field,» Minnesota coach Kevin O’Connell said in a statement. «Dalvin is a tough, dynamic player and a respected leader by his teammates, which was evident in his multiple seasons as team captain.
Dalvin Cook, number 4 of the Minnesota Vikings, warms up before the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the New York Giants at US Bank Stadium on January 15, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (David Berding/Getty Images)
«As a 2022 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award finalist, Dalvin’s approach to the game and commitment to sportsmanship is clearly respected throughout the league. We appreciate Dalvin’s positivity, energy and leadership and will support him in the future. «.
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Cook was drafted by the Vikings in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft and rushed for 1,173 yards and eight touchdowns last season.
In his six NFL seasons, Cook has rushed for 5,993 yards and 47 touchdowns.
Dalvin Cook, number 4 of the Minnesota Vikings, runs during the first half against the New York Giants in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at US Bank Stadium on January 15, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
«Dalvin has been an incredible leader for this organization for years, and I quickly realized how respected he is among everyone in our building,» Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said. «I’m lucky to have been around such a personable, talented and hardworking person like him over the past year.
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«He has etched his name in Vikings history with his production on the field, but also by consistently giving back to the Vikings Foundation. We are grateful for all that Dalvin brought to the Vikings and we sincerely wish him all the best in his future.»
the miami dolphins and Denver Broncos They are expected to be interested in signing Cook, according to ESPN.