{"id":142142,"date":"2023-06-14T11:00:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T15:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=142142"},"modified":"2023-06-14T06:18:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T10:18:14","slug":"should-the-eagles-sign-dalvin-cook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/06\/14\/should-the-eagles-sign-dalvin-cook\/","title":{"rendered":"Should The Eagles Sign Four-Time Pro Bowler?"},"content":{"rendered":"

After months of speculation, the Minnesota Vikings<\/a> have parted ways with stud 27-year-old running back Dalvin Cook<\/a>, making him a possible target for the Philadelphia Eagles.<\/p>\n

The move saved Minnesota nearly $9 million in cap space going into the 2023 NFL season. As a result, the Vikings will hand the reigns over to 2019 third-round pick Alexander Mattison<\/a>. While the Miami Dolphins<\/a>, New York Jets<\/a>, and the Denver Broncos<\/a> are the teams linked closest to Cook’s services, there are no shortage of potential landing spots<\/a> for one of the NFL’s top running backs. This includes the Eagles, who have a burning desire to get back to the Super Bowl and finish what they started. So, should the Eagles sign Cook?<\/p>\n

Should The Eagles Sign Dalvin Cook?<\/h2>\n

In short, yes. The Eagles should sign Cook.<\/p>\n

Cook has been one of the best running backs in the NFL since he entered the league in 2017. In six seasons in Minnesota, Cook has played in 73 of a possible 97 games. He has rushed for 5,993 yards and 47 touchdowns on 1,282 carries (4.7 YPC). Cook is also a receiving threat out of the backfield, adding 221 receptions for 1,794 yards and five scores.<\/p>\n

The Eagles bolstered their running back room this off-season. They added two backs in the form of D’Andre Swift<\/a> and Rashaad Penny<\/a>. Despite adding these backs, there are still questions about the room. The biggest is whether the newly-acquired players remain healthy through a 17-game season and the playoffs. Cook would continue to add depth to the room and instantly be the best running back on the roster.<\/p>\n

Despite having one of the most stacked rosters in all of the NFL. The Eagles have enough cap space to sign Cook. Philadelphia is currently sitting right in the middle of the pack with $12.7 million<\/a> in cap space, per Spotrac. The Eagles are in win-now mode and want to make another run at the Super Bowl. Adding Cook would only continue to add to one of the best offenses in all of the NFL.<\/p>\n

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Was Dalvin Cook a top three back in the 2017 NFL Draft? pic.twitter.com\/iR4p5bxrhH<\/a><\/p>\n

— Mike Kash (@FFMikeKash) June 13, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n