Mere Days After Making Passes at Patrick Mahomes and DeAndre Hopkins, Abandoned RB Finds a New Place He Wants To Call Home

This draft season has been undeniably distinct from the rest. Prominent quarterbacks have been traded, and highly skilled wide receivers and running backs have been released simply because there were no viable trading partners in sight. DeAndre Hopkins, known for his exceptional on-field performances, faced an unexpected release from the Cardinals lately. Initially, there were murmurs about a potential collaboration among Patrick Mahomes, Hopkins, and the running back from the Vikings, who was also let go about a month ago.

However, it now seems highly likely as former Vikings, Dalvin Cook has already coined his choice for the upcoming season. So how does it look for the Chiefs this season, and could this turn out to be a bigger deal than it seems?

Patrick Mahomes has now one less RB on the wishlist

Even before his unexpected release from the Vikings, trade talks surrounding the star running back were already in full swing. Several teams, notably the Bills and the Chiefs, emerged as ideal suitors for the trade., as his addition to either team would undeniably bring monumental changes. However, due to his substantial salary cap hit, the trade talks almost died down, eventually leading to his departure from the team.

After parting ways with his former team, Cook found himself in high demand, with several teams coveting his athleticism. The Jets were also among the suitors who tried to sign him before and after his release from the Vikings. However, the RB had his sights set on his hometown team from the beginning. He even labeled himself as a “perfect fit” for a spot on the Dolphins’ roster.

Read More: “Perfect Setup”: Amidst Running Backs Getting Shown the Door, Deandre Hopkins Receives an Undeniable Offer From Dalvin Cook & Pat McAfee Supports

He recently appeared on Sirius XM NFL Radio, where he hinted about a conversation with the team, and seemed pretty confident to be a part of the roster. Cook also admired the Dolphins’ offensive roster and discussed why the team would be a perfect fit for him. There haven’t been any official moves yet, but it could certainly be an end to Cook’s free-agent journey.

Do the Chiefs get affected by losing suitable free agents?

This is not the only instance when the Chiefs made a tough call and crossed a player’s name off their wishlist. They even released their star, wide receiver, Tyreek Hill, from the team, even after a Super Bowl winning performance. However, they still made a comeback and won the 2022 Lombardy trophy with ease. The defending champion isn’t just sitting around with the hand behind their back this draft season. They made significant changes to the roster that could result in a constructive outcome.

The Chiefs even brought Jawaan Taylor and Donovan Smith to provide better support for their star QB. The draft season isn’t over yet, and the Chiefs still have a few possible recruits that could alter the upcoming season’s result altogether. Only time will tell how the defending champs plan to dominate this season and if their conference opponents will be able to make a fair fight.

Watch This Story: Patrick Mahomes’ Teammate Chris Jones’s Three-Word Statement Fuels Speculation Over Missing Chiefs’ Ring Ceremony