The Minnesota Vikings extended Alexander Mattison’s contract Wednesday night, seemingly reducing the odds of incumbent RB1 Dalvin Cook’s return in 2023.
Both men could still headline the Vikings RB room in September, but with Cook’s gaudy $14.1 million cap hit scheduled for 2023, the probability of his return — at the same pricetag — is slim.
Trade Sweepstakes for Dalvin Cook Could Be Down to 1 Team
Accordingly, Cook, 27, has been the subject of semi-frequent trade rumors in the last week, although the Vikings compensation for such a deal is unclear. Cook could fetch a 3rd-Rounder; he could command a 7th-Round pick.