{"id":77300,"date":"2024-01-04T03:18:49","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T03:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aweu.info\/?p=77300"},"modified":"2024-01-04T03:18:49","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T03:18:49","slug":"browns-issue-6-word-statement-on-potential-dalvin-cook-signing-kieu-linh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aweu.info\/browns-issue-6-word-statement-on-potential-dalvin-cook-signing-kieu-linh\/","title":{"rendered":"Browns Issue 6-Word Statement on Potential Dalvin Cook Signing"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0Cleveland Browns\u00a0are not showing their hand if the team is indeed interested in signing running back\u00a0Dalvin Cook.<\/p>\n

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Cook was cut by the\u00a0New York Jets\u00a0on Tuesday, January 2. The move will allow Cook to\u00a0sign with a contender.<\/p>\n

The Browns faced the Jets on Thursday in their Week 17 matchup and Cook did not play a single snap. It was the latest display of how Cook\u02bbs role has been reduced with the struggling Jets.<\/p>\n

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski was asked about the prospect of signing Cook for a playoff run but deflected it to general manager Andrew Berry.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s more a question for Andrew,\u201d\u00a0said Stefanski, who coached Cook in Minnesota.<\/p>\n

Cook will go on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he\u2019ll become an unrestricted free agent.<\/p>\n

The Browns have made some roster moves in recent days. The team brought back defensive end\u00a0Sam Kamara, signing him\u00a0to the practice squad. Cleveland also added guard\u00a0Rodger Saffold\u00a0on Wednesday, January 3.<\/p>\n

The Browns are buckling up for a finale against the Bengals where a chunk of their key starters will likely sit. Cleveland is locked into the No. 5 seed and has nothing at stake.<\/p>\n

Dalvin Cook Could Provide Boost for Browns\u2019 Run Game<\/h2>\n
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The Browns\u2019 running game has been decent but inconsistent this season. As a team, Cleveland is averaging\u00a03.9 yards per carry\u00a0\u2014 below their mark the last few seasons with\u00a0Nick Chubb\u00a0leading the way.<\/p>\n

Cook may not be the remedy as a starting back but could complement\u00a0Jerome Ford\u00a0and\u00a0Kareem Hunt\u00a0well.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old has fresh legs. Cook carried the ball only 67 times for 214 yards \u2014 a 3.2-yard average \u2014 during his time with the Jets. But as quarterback\u00a0Joe Flacco\u00a0proved, sometimes a change of scenery can do a veteran player good.<\/p>\n

Cook was released by the\u00a0Minnesota Vikings\u00a0this offseason after four consecutive Pro Bowl selections. He rushed for over 1,000 yards in each. Cook\u2019s best season came in 2020. He ran for 1,557 yards and 16 touchdowns. He added 44 catches for 361 yards.<\/p>\n

What makes the Browns an intriguing option for Cook is his history with Stefanski. The now-Browns skipper was the offensive coordinator in Minnesota for Cook\u2019s first Pro Bowl season in 2019.<\/p>\n

Cook had lots of good things to say about Stefanski after he was hired by the Browns in 2020.<\/p>\n

\u201cCoach Kevin has had such a positive influence in my life since I came to Minnesota,\u201d\u00a0Cook said in 2020. \u201cHe believed in me as a person and player and entrusted me with a featured role in our offense.<\/p>\n

\u201cCleveland got a great one and their entire organization will benefit from his leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n

Browns to Sit Joe Flacco for Season Finale<\/h2>\n
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The Browns will rest a chunk of their key players against the Bengals. That includes Flacco. He has passed for over\u00a0300 yards in four consecutive games\u00a0but will get some rest before leading the Browns in the postseason.<\/p>\n

Stefanski did not go into detail about what other players might be resting.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can use your best guess, but I\u2019m not going to go position-by-position,\u201d Stefanski said on Wednesday, January 3.<\/p>\n

Jeff Driskel\u00a0will start in Flacco\u2019s place on Sunday. He\u2019ll be the fifth starting quarterback for the Browns this season. Driskel was\u00a0signed by the Browns\u00a0after their most recent win against the Jets.<\/p>\n

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