The long-rumored split seemed certain after the Vikings re-signed Cook's longtime backup, Alexander Mattison, to a contract that included $6.35 million in full guarantees over the next few seasons.

Minnesota Vikings release star running back Dalvin Cook after 6 years. ... Had Minnesota decided to keep Cook, his deal would have left the Vikings with a $14.1 million cap hit for 2023.

Cook was due a $10.4 million base salary in 2023, the impetus for the 27-year-old's release. The running back has $2 million guaranteed -- which is subject to offsets when he signs with a new club.

The Athletic has live coverage of Vikings vs 49ers on Monday Night Football. The Minnesota Vikings officially released running back Dalvin Cook, the team announced on Friday. Here’s what you ...

Dalvin Cook remains arguably the best overall free agent available ahead of the 2023 NFL season. Despite training camps officially opening, the superstar running back is still without a new team.

Dalvin Cook finally had a healthy season in 2022, but it appears the running back and the Vikings could be hurtling toward an inevitable split. Cook, entering the third year of a five-year, $63 ...

Instead of maximizing their window of contention, Minnesota just told their fans they're okay with being worse this season, as long as they save a few bucks.

The release of Dalvin Cook makes it official. Alexander Mattison is now the No. 1 running back for the Minnesota Vikings and he figures prominently in head coach Kevin O’Connell’s plans for ...

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While the Vikings waited until June to release Dalvin Cook last summer, Minnesota has already informed Alexander Mattison that he will be released, according to ESPN.

Dalvin Cook will be in a new city by the time Week 1 rolls around, but what city that is and what logo he'll be sporting on his helmet has yet to be determined.. Back in early June, the Vikings ...

Vikings informed RB Alexander Mattison today that they are releasing him, per source. Mattison took over last season for Dalvin Cook and ran for 700 yards and caught 30 passes.