Pros and Cons of the Vikings keeping Dalvin Cook for 2023

Keeping running back Dalvin Cook on the Minnesota Vikings roster for 2023 is an appealing idea but is it the right move?

When the Minnesota Vikings selected Florida Sate running back Dalvin Cook in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the team was hoping to find a long-term answer at a position where the team has previously had success.

Cook has done just that for the Vikings since his arrival. He became an exciting part of an evolving offense and quickly became a fan favorite among those who cheer for the purple and gold each week.

Now, Cook's future with Minnesota seems more up in the air than ever. He is in the middle of a 5-year contract worth $63 million and is set to have salary cap hits of at least $13.5 million in the next three seasons.

The new Minnesota Vikings regime has a tough decision to make when it comes to the star running back. Rumors are swirling that he may be willing to take a decrease in pay to play but has the team already decided to move on?