The Patriots Are Now Favored to Be Dalvin Cook’s Next Team As +150 Favorites
- The New England Patriots are +150 favorites to be the NFL team signing free agent running back Dalvin Cook
- They’ve overtaken the previous chalk the Miami Dolphins, who’ve dropped to the +200 second betting choice
- Rounding out the top three contenders is another AFC East team, the New York Jets at +400
Oddsmakers continue to be strongly confident that Dalvin Cook’s ultimate landing spot will be in the AFC East, but now, it’s the New England Patriots who are favorites to be his next NFL team.
New England is set as the +150 chalk to sign the free agent running back. Previously, the Miami Dolphins were viewed as favorites. Currently, the Dolphins are the second betting choice at odds of +200.
Dalvin Cook Next NFL Team Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| New England Patriots | +150 |
| Miami Dolphins | +200 |
| New York Jets | +400 |
| Dallas Cowboys | +1500 |
| Denver Broncos | +1500 |
| Washington Commanders | +1500 |
| Buffalo Bills | +1800 |
| New York Giants | +1800 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | +1800 |
| Chicago Bears | +2000 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | +3000 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | +3000 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | +4000 |
| Cleveland Browns | +4000 |
| Los Angeles Rams | +4500 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | +4500 |
| New Orleans Saints | +5000 |
| Baltimore Ravens | +5000 |
| Carolina Panthers | +5000 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | +6000 |
| Arizona Cardinals | +6000 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +6000 |
| Green. Bay Packers | +8000 |
| Atlanta Falcons | +8000 |
| Detroit Lions | +8000 |
| Tennessee Titans | +10000 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | +10000 |
| Seattle Seahawks | +10000 |
| Houston Texans | +10000 |
| San Francisco 49ers | +13000 |
| Indianapolis Colts | +13000 |
The New York Jets, yet another AFC East team, are the third betting choice at +400. Then the odds jump all the way to the Dallas Cowboys at +1500.
Cook was released by the Minnesota Vikings in June after six seasons with the club. He’s been to four straight Pro Bowls and is the only NFL RB to rush for at least 1,110 yards in each of the past four seasons.
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Patriots Might Not Be Best Bet
While the Patriots have soared into the lead of the Cook sweepstakes, evidence suggests that interest may already be waning. In recent days, New England has worked out veteran free agent RBs Darrell Henderson and Leonard Fournette.
Veteran RB Leonard Fournette is working out today for the #Patriots, per sources.
Lombardi Lenny won a Super Bowl with Tom Brady in Tampa. Now Brady’s old team is taking a look. pic.twitter.com/NoODT948cq
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 19, 2023
New England also worked Fournette in 2020, prior to his decision to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While certainly not as talented a back as Cook, Fournette’s versatility might make him a better fit into the New England scheme. The Patriots prefer running backs who can catch the ball out of the backfield.
On the other hand, the one factor that could make Cook and the Patriots a fit is cap space. He’s reportedly looking for a long-term deal in the $10 million per year range. In 2024, New England will hold an NFL-high $110 million in cap space. Not only does that mean the Pats could afford Cook, they’ll have plenty of leftover money to upgrade the roster in other areas.
Did Cook Reject Dolphins?
Miami seemed to be the logical landing place for Cook when the Vikings cut him loose. It’s his hometown after all, they city where he played his high school football. It’s certainly why Miami opened as the +125 chalk to be Cook’s next NFL team.
However, there are published reports that the Dolphins have already offered a contract to Cook and he rejected their offer. Allegedly, he was unhappy with the money in the pact.
Per Dolphins reporter, Omar Kelly:
"Miami is comfortable with the tailbacks on the roster after re-signing Mostert, Wilson, Ahmed & Gaskin this offseason & selecting De’Von Achane in the 3rd round"
Sounds like @dalvincook is NOT a priority in Miami, #Jets need to get this done.
— Cali (@CaliJets) July 21, 2023
Likewise, further published reports are indicating that Miami is quite pleased with the club’s current depth at RB.
Bears In Hunt for Cook?
With an upgraded offensive line and an emerging star at QB in Justin Fields, the Chicago Bears (+2000) could provide value as Cook’s next NFL destination. Certainly, as NFC North rivals of the Vikings, Chicago is quite familiar with Cook’s work and vice versa.
Like New England, the Bears are also swimming in cap space.
Is Everyone Looking At Wrong AFC East Teams?
Like the Patriots and Dolphins, there’s plenty of logic in making a case for the Jets. The odds that they’ll sign Cook shortened from +750 to +400.
They’ve gone all in to win now with the trade for QB Aaron Rodgers. Cook would certainly add another element to deepen the capabilities of their offense. And with rookie sensation Breece Hall bouncing back from an ACL injury, Cook may also fill an immediate need.
However, there’s another AFC East team that often looks to be an elite RB away from Super Bowl contention. That would be the Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo can present Cook a real chance to win the Super Bowl, along with the opportunity to suit up alongside his brother, Bills RB James Cook. He could be the last piece of the puzzle for a team that hasn’t had a 1,000-yard rusher since 2017.
Dalvin Cook’s next NFL team: Buffalo Bills +1800
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