Over the offseason, the free agent decision of Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook became one of the biggest storylines in the NFL after he was rather unceremoniously released from the Minnesota Vikings. Cook ultimately chose to sign with the New York Jets, joining Aaron Rodgers in New York, but it seems like he might now be regretting that decision a bit.
According to a report from ESPN, Dalvin Cook is frustrated with having a limited roll in the New York Jets offense and is exploring the possibility of a trade before the upcoming trade deadline.
“Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook, admitting he’s frustrated in a reduced role with the New York Jets, said Thursday he will speak to his agent and general manager Joe Douglas about the possibility of a trade,” Rich Chimini wrote for ESPN on Thursday.
This news comes after Cook had just three carries for 12 yards during the New York Jets most recent game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Cook said he didn’t have specific expectations of how many carries he would receive compared to fellow running back Breece Hall, but he did expect more than he’s received.
“We all thought it was going to be more than what it is,” he said. “But I wasn’t thinking of a percentage of him getting the ball or me getting the ball. I wasn’t thinking like that. I just thought … the touches will get spread around.”
Cook did make it clear that while he isn’t necessarily demanding a trade, he just wants “best for everybody,” and that could include a trade.
Regardless, the possibility of a trade certainly got the NFL world talking.
The Dalvin Cook > Breece Hall takes from the off-season were another instance where people need to lose some tweeting privileges https://t.co/8CJBlR3uKn
— Ryan (@FF_RyanB) October 27, 2023
Need a classic AB Day 3 pick swap. https://t.co/6VWXisZCC4
— Cory (@fakecorykinnan) October 27, 2023
Dalvin Cook isn’t playing as much because he’s not very good anymore.
A lot of people saw this coming and pushed back against the idea of bringing him into Buffalo to pair with his brother and got yelled at and no I’m not bitter why do you ask https://t.co/l6cHFFYK8N
— Bruce Nolan (@BruceExclusive) October 27, 2023
https://twitter.com/ericeager_/status/1717894738248872216?s=20
Sometimes a job isn’t JUST about money.
Football included. https://t.co/WGl4hCAJ1i
— Jason Sarney (@Jason_Sarney) October 27, 2023
NFL players be so dumb sometimes because why did you even sign there?? Did you honestly believe there would be a role there when Breece Hall was there?
I don’t get players thought processes sometimes when they sign to teams. https://t.co/kjxcwYfWSz
— dinner plate-sized areola stan acct 🏁 (@mattyaintshit) October 27, 2023
It will be interesting to see how this situation plays out.
[ESPN]
