Vikings are Releasing Dalvin Cook

We waited a long time to get here, but it has finally happened. The Minnesota Vikings are releasing running back Dalvin Cook, who will have multiple suitors once he hits free agency, according to Tom Pelissero (NFL Network).

The #Vikings and four-time Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook are parting ways, per source.

One of the NFL’s most dynamic playmakers, Cook is coming off a fourth straight 1,000-yard season and has 52 career TDs. Now he’ll be a free agent at age 27 and will have multiple suitors. pic.twitter.com/kJUIi9XP6O

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 8, 2023

Cook met with Vikings general manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah last week but whatever was discussed that day was not enough to get Dalvin back into purple and gold.

According to Kevin Seifert (ESPN), the Vikings will continue to explore trade avenues for Cook Thursday, but if a deal can’t be reached, they will let him go on Friday.

The Vikings are expected to try to trade Cook one more time on Thursday, and if they are unable to, they plan to process his release Friday, according to a source. Either way, this will bring an end to Cook’s six-year tenure in Minnesota.

Kevin Seifert (ESPN)

Eric Strack | Minnesota Sports Fan