This week, a standout running back is scheduled to go on waivers, giving the Green Bay Packers an opportunity to make an offer before to their crucial Week 18 encounter with the Chicago Bears. If the Packers defeat the Bears on Sunday, they will guarantee a wild birth.
Several of the Packers’ offensive talents suffered injuries late in the season. On Monday, they activated Bo Melton to the 53-man roster, putting Samori Toure on injured reserve. Entering Week 18, Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, and Dontayvion Wicks are all exhausted.
However, the backfield is the Packers’ biggest weakness.
In Week 17, the Packers’ injury report had three running backs: Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon, and Emanuel Wilson. Due to injuries, Jones has missed a number of games this season. On Sunday night, Dillon was hurt by a stinger while playing the Minnesota Vikings.
In Week 18, a Pro Bowl running back became available.
For the postseason, the Packers should try to bolster their running back depth, and a four-time Pro Bowl player has recently emerged as a possible contender. Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reports that Dalvin Cook and the Jets have reached an agreement to part ways.
Dalvin Cook, a four-time Pro Bowl running back, and the #Jets have decided to split ways amicably, giving Cook the chance to play for a playoff club.
After playing little in New York, the dynamic playmaker is healthy and ready to go for a Super Bowl.
Could Cook be signed by the Green Bay Packers?
Cook desires to be a member of a squad that will allow him to get postseason carries. Cook would make the Packers a far more formidable opponent.
If the Packers are to have any hope of signing Cook, they will need to exercise patience this week. It seems unlikely that Cook would sign a contract with the Packers this week because a playoff berth is not a given.
If Cook isn’t drawn to other clubs in need of a running back, such as the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs, he may be convinced to join his old foe in Green Bay for a postseason push.
Aaron Rodgers, how would he react to that?
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