The Cowboys reportedly are considering adding another veteran to their running backs room.
On Monday, the Cowboys made big news by agreeingwith wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. While the receiving corps seems squared away, Dallas is still looking for help in the backfield after Tony Pollard departed in the offseason, and they're reportedly bringing in former Pro Bowler Dalvin Cook for a visit.Cook is flying to Dallas on Monday night for a free agent visit. Pelissero added that Cook feels like he is in excellent shape, unlike last season when he was recovering from shoulder surgery.
Cook was a four-time Pro Bowler with the Minnesota Vikings from 2019 through 2022. At his peak, the 29-year-old was among the NFL's best running backs. He was nowhere near his peak in 2023. The New York Jets signed Cook before the 2023 season, and he appeared in 15 games but struggled mightily. He finished the regular season with 214 yards on 67 carries and added 78 yards on 15 receptions. He didn't find the end zone.
The Jets and Cook mutually parted ways after Week 17 and he caught on with the Baltimore Ravens in early January. He made his Ravens debut in a 34–10 divisional round win over the Houston Texans, rushing for 23 yards on eight carries. The Cowboys currently have Ezekiel Elliott listed atop their depth chart at running back, with Rico Dowdle and Royce Freeman backing him up. Dallas has a pressing need at the position and a healthy Cook could make a difference.Ryan Phillips is a senior writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He has worked in digital media since 2009, spending eight years at The Big Lead before joining SI in 2024.
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