Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will not be with the team as it finishes the season Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Cook’s father, James, passed away suddenly at the age of 46.
#Vikings RB Dalvin Cook has returned home to Miami after his father, James, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday.
Cook wanted to finish out an All-Pro caliber season, but felt it was best to be back home with his younger siblings. He won't play Sunday against the #Lions.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 30, 2020
Cook leads the NFL in total yards from scrimmage (1,918) and scrimmage yards per game (137) and scored 17 touchdowns this season. He is second in in rushing yards with 1,557 behind Tennessee Titans star Derrick Henry (1,577).
Cook joined Adrian Peterson and Robert Smith as the only players in Vikings history to rush for 1,500 yards in a single season.
Former teammate Stefon Diggs offered condolences.
Prayers up for 4 boy @dalvincook
— DIGGS (@stefondiggs) December 30, 2020
