Vikings running back Dalvin Cook enters the last season of his rookie contract.
He’s set to become a free agent in 2021, although the Vikings hope it doesn’t get to that point.
If it does, Gregg Rosenthal has Cook listed as the 18th-ranked free agent for the 2021 offseason.
Here’s what Rosenthal wrote about Cook:
Durability is a concern for Cook, who has missed 19 games in three seasons, including seven after his return from a torn ACL. Otherwise, he’s everything you look for in a modern running back.
Cook is coming off of the best season of his career, finishing with 1,135 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns to go with 519 receiving yards.
Given how Minnesota has shifted its offense approach to fit around Cook, it would be a huge surprise if he didn’t sign a long-term deal with the club.
