The Minnesota Vikings on Friday officially released the star returning Dalvin Cook, making the four-time Pro Bowler a free agent. Before the move was made official, Cook was already dropping hints about a possible landing site.
Now that he’s become a free agent, Cook will likely have several suitors after 1,468 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2022. If Cook’s Instagram is any indication, there’s already a front-runner to sign the running back star.
After news of his impending release broke, Cook posted a photo of himself dancing at the Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium to his Instagram story.
Instagram: @dalvincook
Jordan Dajani of CBS Sports listed the dolphins as the most likely destination for Cook, who was born in Miami. Cook played high school football at Miami Central before building an exceptional college career at Florida State.
However, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel made it clear during Thursday’s media availability that he didn’t want to get too excited about the rumors and speculation.
“March 3, 1983,” he told reporters his birthday – pointing out that he was not born yesterday.
If Cook goes to the Dolphins, they’ll have a block in the backfield. Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson, Devon Achane, Myles Gaskin and others will already be competing for the ball in training camp, but Cook would be a legitimate difference maker for Miami.
The Vikings drafted Cook with the No. 41 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and he really broke out in the 2019 campaign. In 73 games with Minnesota, Cook totaled 7,787 yards from scrimmage and 52 touchdowns as he became a dynamic threat in running and passing.