The New York Jets and veteran running back Dalvin Cook have mutually agreed to part ways leading up to the Week 18 regular-season finale, his agency told NFL Media. CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones confirmed the move. With his release, Cook can now play for a playoff team and compete for a Super Bowl while New York’s season ends on Sunday against New England.
Cook also has restructured his contract to forfeit his remaining guarantees, Jones reports.
Cook’s tenure with the Jets was largely a forgetful one. After being released by the Minnesota Vikings during the offseason, the 28-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Jets in August, which was looked to be a cherry on top of a seismic offseason headlined by the acquisition of Aaron Rodgers. Of course, Rodgers’ stint in 2023 lasted just four snaps before tearing his Achilles and sending New York’s season into a tailspin that has them entering the final week of the season eliminated from playoff contention at 6-10.
As for Cook, he had 16 touches in Week 1 but saw his role diminish as the season rolled along. The…
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Author : Tyler Sullivan
Publish date : 2024-01-03 19:18:30
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