Dalvin Cook (25) and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to extend the contract for another five years. The team announced on Saturday.
The running back, who entered the last year of his contract at the beginning of the season, gets aloud for his signature during this period ESPNs Adam Schefter up to $ 62.5 million. With an average annual salary of $ 12.5 million, Cook is the sixth highest paid player in his position. He is guaranteed $ 28.2 million.
Negotiations between the two parties had recently stalled. Nevertheless, Cook had completed all units in the training camp with pads.
In the preseason, the 25-year-old had set a personal record with 1,135 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.
The Minnesota Vikings open their season on Sunday at home against the Green Bay Packers.
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