Dalvin Cook’s hunt for a new home has come to an end, with the star running back reportedly signing a one-year deal with the New York Jets.
The deal, reported to be worth $8.6 million, won’t see Cook join up with his new teammates right away, however.
Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the player is still “at least a week away” from being able to practice after undergoing surgery on his shoulder earlier in the offseason while he’s also looking forward to the birth of his child.
Cook was released by the Minnesota Vikings on June 9 following a six-season stint with the team during which he was a Pro Bowler on four occasions. The RB recorded over 1,000 rushing yards in all four of the years he made the Pro Bowl. And, last season, he featured in every single game for the first time in his career.
The 28-year-old had an operation in February in order to deal with chronic shoulder injuries that had been bothering him since college, though he did not miss any time after dislocating the joint last season.
It’s likely that the Jets wouldn’t have signed the player if they were not sure he would be ready for the start of next season, especially given that they might not have Breece Hall available.
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Hall has been activated off the PUP list this Tuesday and will be limited in practice. The Jets are now hoping to have him ready for Week 1.
