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A Firm Answer: Vikings Officially Cut Dalvin Cook

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Well, Vikings fans have finally received some firm news about Dalvin Cook. The team has announced that they have released him.

The move will leave behind more than $5 million in dead money while freeing up $9 million.

Sep 20, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports.

Some are wondering if the front office misplayed the situation. Wouldn’t a trade have been better? True, an older RB with an injury history playing on a large deal isn’t the most lucrative trade option, but he’s still a top-10 RB when healthy.