


Running back Dalvin Cook appeared on the Jets’ sideline midway through practice Wednesday at the Atlantic Health Training Center in Florham Park, N.J. and later passed his physical and signed his contract.
The one-year deal is structured so that $5.92 million of the $7 million base is tied to Cook not being suspended, according to Pro Football Talk.
Cook is facing a pending domestic violence lawsuit that could leave him subject to the league’s personal conduct policy, but head coach Robert Saleh said the Jets “are not concerned” about the possibility of a suspension.
“He is going to integrate himself in the meetings, acclimate himself to the building,” Saleh said.
Cook is leaving the Jets over the weekend to witness the birth of his child.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who took a $35 million pay cut to help the Jets sign talent, said he didn’t have to do much recruiting to lure Cook, who also was said to also be on the radars of the Patriots and Dolphins after he was cut by the Vikings.
“He wanted to be here,” Rodgers said. “Listen, there’s always the money component. It’s a business. I respect it. If the money was close, he was telling me that he was going to be here.”

On the flip side, did Rodgers use his power to sway the Jets?
“I don’t think I needed to have a lot of input,” Rodgers said.
“They were interested, he was interested. Not that I needed to sign off on it, but I was interested. I’ve seen him firsthand for a number of years in the [NFC] North, so adding another great player to a football team is always a good thing.”


Before leaving town, Cook had a message for Jets fans in the form of a tweet shared by the team’s official account on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Jet nation, DC is in the building and I’m happy to be here. Happy to be a part of something special. Let’s get this thing rolling. Gang Green, let’s go.”
When Cook returns, he’s expected to miss about a week of practice as he finishes recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.