Eliminated from the NFL, the New York Jets surprised their fans by announcing the release of the running back signed in August 2023. Cook, who spent five years with the Minnesota Vikings before being released by the team the previous season due to a drop in performance, saw His trajectory with the Jets was impacted by factors such as Breece Hall’s return from injury and Aaron Rodgers’ injury, which altered his role on the team.
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Cook, who signed a contract worth approximately $8.6 million, now becomes the highest-paid free agent in the competition. The team’s initial intention was to strengthen the attack with their presence, taking advantage of the Jets’ solid defense.
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However, injuries and changes in team dynamics affected Cook’s performance, as he recorded 214 rushing yards and 78 receiving yards in 15 games, below expectations for a running back tasked with propelling the Jets into the NFL.
His search for a new team will take place over the next few days as the NFL regular season comes to an end. Cook’s performance with the Jets contrasts with his final seasons with the Vikings, where he consistently put up numbers close to 1,100 yards.
