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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook had been pushing for an extension this offseason. It appears he got his wish. Pro Football Talk and NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Cook and the Vikings have agreed to terms on a five-year extension worth $63 million. Vikings and RB Dalvin Cook agree to terms on a five-year […]

New Orleans Saints veteran Alvin Kamara isn’t the only rusher who was looking to iron out his desired contract extension with his team. Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook also finds himself in a similar situation heading into the upcoming season. The fourth-year veteran shared his thoughts on the ongoing talks with the Vikings front […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been adamant about staying focused on the task at hand heading into the 2020 NFL season. Although a number of his peers have received their lucrative contract extensions, nothing has changed regarding his approach ahead of the Week 1 showdown with the Green Bay Packers. While negotiations may […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was hoping to secure a long-term deal before the 2020 NFL season. Unfortunately, it appears that lack of headway has spurred both sides to put a hold on their negotiations, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero: Contract talks broke off Tuesday between the #Vikings and star RB Dalvin Cook, […]

The Minnesota Vikings and star running back Dalvin Cook are currently in the middle of contract talks. However, they have not seemed to make much ground in that category at the moment. Due to that, the two sides are at a little bit of a rough patch. And Minnesota wants to be smart about the […]

Helping lead the up and down offensive attack that is the Minnesota Vikings, former Florida State running back Dalvin Cook put together his best season as a pro in 2019, logging over 1600 total yards on the ground and through the air. And with top receiver Stefon Diggs having been traded to the Buffalo Bills […]

Was Dalvin Cook ever really going to hold out if he didn’t get a new contract with the Minnesota Vikings? According to Cook himself, the answer is a resounding no. During his first meeting with reporters in training camp, Cook dispelled the rumors that he would sit out training camp if he did not get […]

Despite a brief holdout from team activities this offseason, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has moved forward with his preparations for the 2020 NFL season at training camp. Regardless, the lack of steam behind his ongoing contract negotiations has led to speculation regarding Minnesota’s plans for his looming pay day. Cook is set to […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding a looming contract extension for Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook. Although there is not much talk about any headway being made, it seems Cook has an idea of how he would like his future to play out. According to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, […]

Dalvin Cook was preparing to hold out from the Minnesota Vikings until he received a new contract. However, he decided to report to training camp amid his contract dispute with the team. Despite his decision to report to training camp, the Vikings are working ‘extremely hard’ to sign Cook to an extension. While speaking about […]

Miscommunication abounds in Minnesota between Vikings’ head coach Mike Zimmer and star running back Dalvin Cook. Zimmer, who recently signed an extension with the Vikings, stated on Saturday that he was told Cook would be present for the start of training camp. Zimmer noted that he was told this by Cook himself that the latter […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will report to training camp after all. According to head coach Mike Zimmer, the 24-year-old running back will be in attendance when Vikings training camp begins on Tuesday. . @Vikings RB Dalvin Cook is expected to report to camp next week, per HC Mike Zimmer. When Zimmer was asked: […]

The Minnesota Vikings have outlined dates for training camp; This despite multiple Vikings players, including quarterback Kirk Cousins and linebackers Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks, expressing concern over player safety guidelines. Per the team, Vikings’ rookies and quarterbacks should report on Thursday. The rest of the roster, meanwhile,  is expected to report on July 28. […]

Dalvin Cook is amid a holdout with the Minnesota Vikings, casting doubts on whether he’ll be present during training camp or not. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Cook, offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak doesn’t foresee any complications arising for the offense if Cook misses training camp. “He’s got as good a grasp at what we do and […]

Running backs have had a very tough time earning what they feel is their ‘fair, market value’ for a very long time, yet the idea of holding out has seemingly become more and more prevalent over the past few seasons. With players feeling as though they hold more leverage now in negotiations with teams, the […]

Minnesota Vikings running book Dalvin Cook is holding out of offseason workouts until he gets offered a new contract, something that Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated believes is a big risk. The old CBA required players to report 30 days before camp to get the season credited towards free agency, but now players have to […]

Minnesota Vikings star running back Dalvin Cook has been asking for a new contract lately. And that has turned into more of a demand than anything over the last few weeks. Even worse, it does not seem like the Vikings are too excited to give the running back the massive amount he is asking for. […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook wants Christian McCaffrey money, and while he may not end up landing $16 million a year like the Carolina Panthers back, he still seems set for a big payday. According to Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, negotiations between Cook and the Minnesota Vikings have been ongoing for quite some time. […]

The Minnesota Vikings could be finding themselves in a sticky situation with Dalvin Cook. Cook is entering the final year of his rookie contract, but according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Vikings star won’t be returning to offseason training with the team until he receives a reasonable deal. Cook is a special player and […]

It was revealed on Monday that Dalvin Cook wouldn’t participate in any of the offseason activities with the Minnesota Vikings until he received a ‘reasonable’ deal from the team. However, according to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, Cook is seeking a contract north of what Christian McCaffrey got this offseason. and in time following the draft, the […]

Dalvin Cook and the Minnesota Vikings have been speaking about a contract extension this offseason. However, both sides have hit an impasse in contract talks. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Cook plans to hold out until he receives a new contract from Minnesota. Pro-Bowl RB Dalvin Cook no longer will participate in any team-related activities […]

The Minnesota Vikings and running back Dalvin Cook continue to discuss a new contract for the former Florida State Seminoles standout, according to a recent report from Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Per Fowler, the talks have been “productive” as the 2020 NFL offseason continues to progress, albeit virtually. It is also worth noting that Cincinnati […]

Running back Dalvin Cook is sure to be heavily featured in the Minnesota Vikings’ offense in 2020, with or without a contract extension in place. Nevertheless, the 24-year-old Florida State product can expect to be rewarded if all goes according to general manager Rick Spielman’s plan. “We believe in paying our own players,” G.M. Rick […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror for teams and the Minnesota Vikings have their sights on finalizing extensions with some of their current players. After a massive haul in the draft, Vikings GM Rick Spielman hints at an extension for Dalvin Cook, per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. On @SpainandCompany, Vikings GM Rick Spielman […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is seeking a new contract, but that won’t stop him from participating in the Vikings’ voluntary offseason program, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Cook is entering the final year of his current deal and is slated to make $1.3 million in 2020. The 24-year-old, who played his […]

The Minnesota Vikings reluctantly traded Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills this offseason, leaving Dalvin Cook distraught at the move. Just around a month after the trade was completed, Cook shared his thoughts on the Diggs trade. “That one hurt,” Cook said in a telephone interview with the Pioneer Press. “It hurt. That’s my brother. You […]

Dalvin Cook is issuing a challenge to young Minnesota Vikings players. The Vikings are coming off of a superb season. They pulled off a major upset in the playoffs by defeating the NFC powerhouse New Orleans Saints. However, they lost a plethora of talent. In fact, they lost key names such as Xavier Rhodes, Linval […]

Simply put, the Minnesota Vikings’ Dalvin Cook believes he’s the best running back in the NFL. The 24-year-old had a breakthrough campaign during the 2019 season. The third-year runner ranked seventh in yards from scrimmage as he totaled 1,654 yards. That’s not even mentioning the 13 touchdowns he scored on the ground, seventh-best in the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have undergone a handful of changes this offseason, losing quite a few players in free agency. Despite the overhaul that’s happened on the roster, Dalvin Cook made a bold claim for the 2020 season amid the changes in Minnesota. Near the beginning of free agency, the Vikings traded Stefon Diggs to the […]

Dalvin Cook proved that he is becoming one of the best running backs in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings this past season. Following a productive campaign in 2019, Cook is aiming for 2,000 scrimmage yards in 2020. In Cook’s first two seasons in the NFL, injuries were a major concern for the Florida State […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is setting lofty goals for himself in 2020. Cook told TMZ Sports he wants to attain 2,000 yards from scrimmage this upcoming season, a feat that has been accomplished just three times in the last two years. “2,000 yards!” the Minnesota Vikings superstar told us out in NYC on […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ offense revolved mostly around running back Dalvin Cook. Never was that more clear than in their NFC Divisional loss to the San Francisco 49ers, when the Niners shut down Minnesota’s running game and held the Vikings to just 147 yards of total offense. Cook rushed for over 1,100 yards and tallied over […]

The San Francisco 49ers were able to defeat the Minnesota Vikings in the Divisional Round by containing Dalvin Cook. Ahead of Sunday’s NFC Championship Game, Jimmie Ward revealed what the 49ers must do to slow down Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. “We have to force them to be one-dimensional,” 49ers free safety Jimmie […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was a key part of the team’s success during the 2019 season and he is now talked about as one of the better running backs in the league. He has explosive speed and elite vision that allows him to find the holes and burst through them away from defenders. So […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a Divisional Round playoff matchup with the San Francisco 49ers on tap Saturday. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t thinking about the future. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Vikings are looking to lock running back Dalvin Cook up to a contract extension this offseason. Cook played in 14 […]

If there were any questions about Dalvin Cook’s health going into the playoffs, he erased them this past weekend, as the Minnesota Vikings running back gashed the New Orleans Saints for 94 yards and a couple of touchdowns in a 26-20 overtime win in the Wild Card Round. Cook also carried the football 28 times, […]

The Minnesota Vikings offense had a lot of success against the New Orleans Saints and will try to continue their hot run on Saturday against the San Francisco 49ers. Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook, and Adam Thielen are playing well, but will they be able to keep up the hot play? Let’s break down three bold […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook didn’t play in the final two games of the regular season and it paid big dividends against the New Orleans Saints. Cook dealt with a shoulder injury much of the second half of the season, but it didn’t seem to have any impact. Cook had 28 rushing attempts for […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was a force to be reckoned with in the first half of the NFC Wild Card Game versus the New Orleans Saints. He is now picking up where he left off to help keep the momentum on Minnesota’s side. Cook was able to break the plane just before taking […]