Dalvin Cook out to prove he's still 'electric' after disappointing 2023 season

The 2023 season didn’t go according to plan for Dalvin Cook.

The four-time Pro Bowler signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets last offseason for the chance to join forces with Aaron Rodgers in pursuit of a Super Bowl. 

But when Rodgers went down with a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 1, it also changed the trajectory of Cook’s year as well.

Despite his underwhelming run with the Jets and, later, the Baltimore Ravens, Cook disclosed on NFL Network’s “The Insiders” that unlike last year he wants to participate in training camp with whatever team he signs with, and he’s also out to prove his doubters wrong.

“I’m going to prove my legs [are] still here,” Cook said. “The washed [up] talk is going to come when you don't produce ... and that kind of conversation comes up. For me, I just want to go show people I can make a backfield electric. I can go change the scoreboard still. I can help a team win; I can contribute to a championship team, and that’s what I’m ready to go do. [Whoever signs me] is getting a guy who’s ready and hungry.”

Cook didn't divulge which teams, or how many, he's been in contact with, but he said he's leaving it up to his agent to find him a new home.

Teams that could potentially be in the RB market include the Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, New England Patriots and New York Giants.