Dalvin Cook Trade Rumors: Cowboys, Jets Linked as Landing Spots for Vikings RB

As speculation continues to mount that Dalvin Cook's time with the Minnesota Vikings is coming to an end this offseason, two teams have reportedly emerged as potential landing spots for him.

KSTP's Darren Wolfson reported on The Mackey & Judd Show on Tuesday that the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets both have interest in Cook.

The Jets are hoping that running back Breece Hall, who is working his way back from a torn ACL, will be recovered in time to start the season. The Cowboys have committed to Tony Pollard as their lead back after releasing Ezekiel Elliott. Both teams could use some added depth in their backfield, and adding a four-time Pro Bowler like Cook would bolster their chances at competing for a spot in the Super Bowl this season.

"A new team that I've heard is definitely interested is the New York Jets," Wolfson said. "You look at their running back position situation. Breece Hall we think will be back Week 1. The Jets have enormous expectations with Aaron Rodgers. Well, they could use an upgrade at the running back position."

Wolfson added that Dallas "at least internally, has kicked around the option of adding Dalvin."

Cook's days in Minnesota appear to be numbered due to his $14.1 million cap hit for the 2023 season. Cutting him would save the Vikings $9 million, while trading him would save them $11 million against the cap. The team reportedly "came very close" to trading Cook to the Miami Dolphins prior to the NFL draft in April.

Whichever team Cook suits up for in 2023 will be getting one of the top ball-carriers in the NFL, so it will be exciting to see where he lands when its all said and done.