James Cook’s brother no longer plays in the AFC East.
The Jets and Dalvin Cook, the older brother of the Bills running back, have parted ways. The decision came just prior to the final week of the 2023 NFL season with the Jets already eliminated from postseason contention.
Dalvin Cook was released by the Vikings this past offseason. He had expressed interest in joining his brother James with the Bills, however, the Jets came calling with a contract that included $5.8 million in guarantees.
With the Jets, Cook had 67 carries for 214 yards and no touchdowns. He caught 15 passes for 78 yards. A brutal year as Cook was clearly upset with the Jets based on his lack of usage.
While there was never any sign the Bills were interested in signing Dalvin Cook despite his thoughts on the idea… he’s a name to keep in mind for down the road. Currently the Bills have two big-bodied rushers in their backfield for short-yardage situations, Latavius Murray and Leonard Fournette.
Murray has long been favored by the Bills over Fournette as the latter has only appeared in one game since signing with the team. However, Murray is 33. Perhaps there’s a world where Dalvin Cook, currently 28, considers a reasonable contract offer with the Bills in an effort to play alongside his brother.
For now, the Bills will simply focus on their current run to the postseason.
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