After a lengthy spell in free agency, veteran running back Dalvin Cook has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Jets, per a report from Tom Pelissero.
Cook was released by the Vikings in June and took his time before signing with another organization, waiting more than two months before coming to an agreement with New York.
The 28-year-old visited Jets training camp in late July, where he was greeted with a warm welcome from fans in attendance. Less than three weeks later, Cook is set to sign a one-year deal with the franchise.
The move came just hours after the Patriots agreed to sign Ezekiel Elliott, as the Jets fortified their own backfield with the addition of Cook, who will form a fearsome tandem in the backfield alongside second-year star Breece Hall.
Naturally, NFL fans had plenty to say about the Jets’ big free agency splash.
🗣🗣 ANOTHER ALL PRO IN NEW YORK (New Jersey) https://t.co/1Xrr0H8IgR
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 14, 2023
Aaron Rodgers and Dalvin Cook together on the #Jets wasn’t a part of my 2023 sports bingo https://t.co/6sdCCa1hN2
— Lily Zhao (@LilySZhao) August 14, 2023
Someone's gotta explain to me what the #Jets plan is with their RB room.
— Chris Schubert (@ChrisSchubert_) August 14, 2023
Cause whatever it is, I'm not a fan. https://t.co/eDjINlax6z
The Patriots went with Ezekiel Elliott, so the Jets countered with Dalvin Cook.
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) August 14, 2023
AFC East is turned up. https://t.co/v0IPm6VByE
Was only a matter of time, makes way too much sense.
— Marcus Whitman (@TFG_Football) August 14, 2023
Dalvin can eat early so that Breece can eat late. https://t.co/LygRjVqaL6
Whatever.. wanted Zeke anyways https://t.co/N26QO7kQE7 pic.twitter.com/Ldn6X8gY1L
— Football (@BostonConnr) August 14, 2023
It has happened… https://t.co/iUv2ObNJ3p
— The Jet Press (@TheJetPress) August 14, 2023
All of the floating RB dominoes are falling now. https://t.co/PeyQtcdaHr
— Rich Hribar (@LordReebs) August 14, 2023
Week 1 matchup:
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) August 14, 2023
Dalvin James Cook and the Jets face James Dalvin Cook and the Bills.
