Dalvin Cook, a running back, has joined the Baltimore Ravens after being waived by the New York Jets. Cook expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity, citing the strong relationship he has with Lamar Jackson. The Ravens' coach, John Harbaugh, mentioned that Cook's elevation to the active roster will depend on the game plan and how he fits in. Cook is determined to earn his place and contribute to the team's success.
John Harbaugh on what will go into the decision to elevate RB Dalvin Cook from the practice squad: "We'll just look at it and say from a game plan standpoint, what makes our team the strongest at this particular time based on what we're going to try to do offensively."
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said they will determine whether they'll elevate RB Dalvin Cook based on the game plan they come up with and how he fits in, but they "have options."
Chatted 1:1 w/Ravens RB Dalvin Cook today. As soon as I asked him about Lamar Jackson, his face lit up. The two have been friends since HS. Says Lamar has always been himself: "I know his mom raised him up. That just shows that's a strong lady! She raised a strong person."
Dalvin Cook on the Ravens calling him a potentially valuable weapon in the playoffs: “I’m going to earn everything I get.” https://t.co/rW2W38G5GZ
Dalvin Cook on whether Ravens were at the top of his list after being waived by Jets: “It wasn't the only opportunity for me. But when this door opened up, I was the first one to walk in. It was a no-brainer for me.” https://t.co/ea0wV84TXw
Dalvin Cook on joining Ravens: “These guys put in the work, be sitting at No. 1 seed. So for me, just come in and give everything I got … I lay it all on the line for these guys. So for me, it's a new breath of air for me." https://t.co/dynN81qRts
More Dalvin Cook: "It wasn’t the only opportunity for me, but when this door opened up, I was the first one to walk in it. It was a no brainer for me, man." The Ravens' South Florida contingent has him feeling at home.
Dalvin Cook said he was "really close" to signing with the Ravens in the offseason before deciding to sign with the Jets.
Dalvin Cook a ‘potentially valuable weapon’ for Ravens’ offense https://t.co/h94yjQNNTH