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Inside Vikings running back Dalvin Cook's emotional season after the death of his father

MINNESOTA VIKINGS RUNNING back u200bu200bDalvin Cook woke up on Dec. 29, 2020, to a missed call from his father, James. That's weird, the running back thought about the call that came in before midnight. His dad knew he was asleep and never called that late.

Before Cook had a chance to dial his dad back, another oddly timed call came in from his grandmother Betty, while he was on his way to the Vikings' practice facility. He pulled over to the side of the road and sat in disbelief of the chaotic scene he watched unfold over FaceTime.