Cook, Broncos, Young, Gary, Khalil

Latest on Dalvin Cook post-release + Broncos sign a 3x Pro Bowler  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ June 9, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Cook [Dalvin Cook] Vikings release Dalvin Cook, Dolphins clear favorite Details: The Vikings [released]( Cook on Thursday, in a move that cleared $9 million in cap space. - Alexander Mattison is now the top back in Minnesota. Dolphins: After the announcement, Cook [posted]( a picture of himself at Hard Rock Stadium (home of the Dolphins). - Multiple reports have confirmed that both sides have a mutual interest in getting a deal done. - Cook was born and raised in Miami-Dade County. Other Contenders: According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Cook’s options will not be limited to the Dolphins. The [Broncos]( are one of the other teams expected to make a run at the 4x Pro Bowler. Image: Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire Broncos [Frank Clark] Broncos sign DE/LB Frank Clark Details: The contract is [worth]( up to $7.5 million ($5.5 million base) over one year. 2022 Review: Clark totaled 39 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, and 13 QB hits over 15 games last season. He earned a decent 67.2 PFF grade. - The 30-year-old ranks third all-time in postseason sacks with 13.5. Broncos' Fit: Clark will add key depth to an outside linebacker unit that includes Randy Gregory, Baron Browning, and Nik Bonitto. - Gregory is coming off an injury-disrupted season, while Browning just had arthroscopic knee surgery. Improvement Needed: Denver finished with the ninth-fewest sacks (36) in the NFL last season. Image: Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire Young [Bryce Young] Panthers elevate Bryce Young to No. 1 QB Details: Panther coach Frank Reich said Young is progressing as hoped and will take all the [first-team]( reps at mandatory minicamp next week. - Young worked behind Andy Dalton at OTAs. Work Ethic: Young — per The Athletic’s Joseph Person — has become “very familiar” with the “interior of the quarterbacks’ meeting room” since becoming a Panther. The top pick also plans to organize a passing retreat to build more chemistry with teammates before training camp. High Note: Young ended Thursday’s practice on a high note, tossing a “beautiful” touchdown pass to DJ Chark during 7-on-7 drills. - After practice, Chark told reporters that Young is already well respected in the locker room. Image: @Panthers Packers [Rashan Gary] Packers OLB Rashan Gary (ACL) could be ready for Week 1 Details: The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman would not be surprised if Gary is [playing]( Week 1 in Chicago. - The 25-year-old tore his ACL on Nov. 6. Rehab: Schneidman has observed Gary “rehabbing extensively on the sideline at practice” and teases that the 6-5, 278-pounder “looks like he could get three sacks in a game right now.” Profile: Gary has quietly established himself as one of the game’s better pass rushers, totaling 15.5 sacks, 15 tackles for loss, and 40 QB hits in his last 25 games. Impact: A Week 1 return would be a major boost to a Packers’ defense that struggled to generate sustained pressure without Gary in the lineup last season. Image: Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire Khalil [Khalil Herbert] Bears RB Khalil Herbert has early lead in RB competition Details: The report comes from ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, who adds that Herbert has been taking [first-team]( reps at OTAs. The Battle: Herbert will attempt to fend off challenges from D’Onta Foreman, Travis Homer, and rookie fourth-rounder Roschon Johnson. - Bears running backs coach David Walker said the competition will run through the third preseason game (Aug. 26). Herbert in 2022: Across 13 games (1 start), Herbert totaled 788 scrimmage yards (731 rushing, 57 receiving) and 5 touchdowns on 138 touches (5.7 yards per touch). - Herbert led all NFL running backs in yards per carry average. Foreman in 2022: Across 17 games (9 starts) with the Panthers, Foreman totaled 940 scrimmage yards (914 rushing, 26 receiving) and 5 touchdowns on 208 touches (4.5 yards per touch). Homer in 2022: Across 10 games (1 start) with the Seahawks, Homer totaled 231 scrimmage yards (74 rushing, 157 receiving) and 1 touchdown on 35 touches (6.6 yards per touch). Johnson in 2022: Across 12 games (1 start) with the Texas Longhorns, Johnson totaled 682 scrimmage yards and 6 touchdowns on 107 touches (6.4 yards per touch). Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire More News - [Carson Wentz]( linked to Raiders - [Rams]( WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) logged his first full team practice of the offseason - [Rams]( signed WR Demarcus Robinson Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who holds the NFL record for scrimmage yards (2,212) by a rookie? - Saquon Barkley - Edgerrin James - Ezekiel Elliott - Eric Dickerson Sign up for a monthly subscription and get your first month free, or use “[LEGIT20](” to save $20 off one year of Stathead Football. [See Answer]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here](. [Unsubscribe]( Copyright © 2022 Legit Football. All rights reserved. 710 Main Street South #572, Southbury CT 06488