A rumored front-runner for free agent running back Dalvin Cook is reportedly out on the sweepstakes.
The Denver Broncos had been mentioned as a potential landing spot for Cook. But according to a report from Mike Klis of 9News, the Broncos supposedly aren’t “in on” the the star veteran running back:
“Some may look at the Broncos’ running back position and see depth concerns, the way the team’s edge-rusher position looked before veteran Frank Clark and his 58.5 career sacks were brought in Thursday for a one-year, $5.5 million agreement.
Yet, the Broncos do not appear to be in on newly set free running back Dalvin Cook, who is coming off four consecutive 1,100-yard rushing seasons for the Minnesota Vikings. Cook was scheduled to make $11 million this year before he was released Friday and even if he accepts a pay cut to say, $8 million, the Broncos after the Clark deal will only have about $6 million in cap space.”
Cook was released by the Minnesota Vikings in a cap-saving move on Friday. The four-time Pro Bowler has exceeded 1,000 yards rushing in each of the last four seasons, including a career-high 1,557 rushing yards in 2020.
The soon-to-be 28-year-old would undoubtedly be a nice addition to the Broncos. But they have an up-and-coming star in Javonte Williams plus a suitable RB2 in free agent pickup Samaje Perine, so running back isn’t exactly a position of need here.
Despite trading for perennial Pro Bowler and star quarterback Russell Wilson, the Broncos surprisingly finished with the league’s worst offense. They averaged a woeful 16.9 points per game, with Wilson tossing just 16 touchdowns against 11 interceptions.
Head coach Nathaniel Hackett was fired following a loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas Day in Week 16. The Broncos traded for ex-New Orleans Saints’ head coach and future Hall of Famer Sean Payton in a blockbuster offseason move.
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Last season, Cook rushed for 1,173 yards and eight touchdowns to go along with 39 receptions for 295 yards and two touchdowns. He has 5,993 rushing yards and 47 rushing touchdowns for his career.
