Dalvin Cook’s First Training Camp Visit with the Jets After Vikings Release
NFL training camps are now in full swing as players across the league report for their respective teams. One notable player making headlines is running back Dalvin Cook, who is set to make his first stop this offseason with the New York Jets. Multiple reports have confirmed the Jets as Cook’s first training camp destination.
Cook, who has been selected to the Pro Bowl and achieved over 1,000 rushing yards in each of the past four seasons, spent the first six years of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings. However, in June, Cook was released by the Vikings after they were unable to find a trade partner. His departure was mainly due to the $14.1 million he would have counted against Minnesota’s salary cap if he remained on the team.
Although Cook’s training camp visit with the Jets does not guarantee he will sign with the team, it is a significant step in his free agency journey. Other AFC East teams, including Cook’s hometown Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots, have also expressed interest in signing the veteran back. Additionally, Cook’s brother, James Cook, currently plays for the Buffalo Bills, adding another potential destination for him.
The weekend trip to New York could either mark Cook’s sole training camp visit or the first of many as he weighs his options in free agency. As Cook evaluates his choices, Yahoo Sports’ team of Charles Robinson, Jori Epstein, and Charles McDonald will be stationed across the country, providing comprehensive coverage of the NFL training camps. Fans can stay updated by following Yahoo Sports on social media, participating in or creating a Yahoo Fantasy Football League, and getting ready for the season kickoff on September 7 in Kansas City.
It will be interesting to see where Cook ultimately lands and how his presence will impact the team fortunate enough to sign him. Stay tuned for more updates as the NFL training camps progress.