Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook missed most of his rookie year after suffering a torn ACL just four games into the season. But according to Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, Cook’s rehab is going “really well” and it seems like a matter of time before he gets back to 100 percent capacity.
“He's done really well,” Zimmer said to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero (per NFL.com’s Adam Maya). “He's ahead of schedule. We're excited about where he's at.”
Zimmer added that while Cook will have limited involvement in organized team activities this week and will be brought along carefully, he is expected to be ready to go full tilt in time for training camp.
Cook made quite a first impression in Minnesota after he rushed for 127 yards in his NFL debut. He had been rushing form an impressive 4.8 yards per carry before he suffered his injury.
The Vikings will certainly be hoping Cook can rediscover that sort of form upon his return this season. The second-year back is set to take on a much bigger role on the Vikings offense alongside Latavius Murray following Jerick McKinnon’s departure in free agency. Having Cook's ability to erupt for big runs on the ground would add a much-needed dimension to the Vikings attack.
Cook also showed some flashes of being a capable receiver as a rookie as he finished with 11 catches for 90 yards. He would be another potential weapon for new quarterback Kirk Cousins, who already has two excellent receivers in All-Pro Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs at his disposal.
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