The Vikings and four-time Pro Bowl RB, Dalvin Cook, are parting ways

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.

Cook’s release appears to signify a change of direction for Minnesota. The soon-to-be-free agent ran for 1,173 yards in 2022, marking the second-highest total of his six-year career. Cook had eight touchdowns to go with those yards this past season.

According to his trainer, Cook wants to end up on the loaded Miami Dolphins this year.

There were rumors that Miami tried to trade for the wantaway RB earlier this year. However, since no trade offer materialized, Cook stayed on the roster.

His release gives Miami the opportunity to make a run for his services.

The Ravens and Denver Broncos have also been credited with an interest in Cook, while the Bills could also think about securing his services.

It’s the end of the Dalvin Cook era in Minnesota, according to a report Thursday morning from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. 

Pelissero, who is based in Minnesota, says the Vikings are “parting ways” with Cook, who has rushed for 1,000-plus yards in four consecutive seasons. He’ll immediately become a free agent with the option to sign with any team he pleases.