The Miami Dolphins could have acquired a star running back in the past few days. Before signing with the New York Jets, Dalvin Cook had conversations with the Dolphins. But after not getting the deal done, head coach Mike McDaniel said a few words about missing out on the RB. He says he is happy with the running backs he already has.
"I'm very happy with our running back group," he said Wednesday, via the team's official transcript. "There's been a ton of development since camp started for already talented guys that I very much believe in. So overall, I'm really pumped with the running back group. As far as other team's transactions, really, I haven't even paid that much attention other than to what is today? Today is practice. The 16th of August. And I'm very happy with the crew that we're going to compete with and pumped to compete against this unit, too."
But who are the RBs in the Miami Dolphins depth chart? The Dolphins re-signed four players from last year's backfield. Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson Jr., Salvon Ahmed and Myles Gaskin are back for the 2023 season. They have also added third-round speedster De'Von Achane.
Negotiations
Despite bringing back their top two running backs, Miami became a destination linked to Cook. However, it always seemed like a luxury item. The Dolphins would gladly add a player of Cook's caliber, but not at any cost. NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe reported that the club's talks with Cook didn't get close to the money he received from the Jets. He signed a one-year, $8.6 million deal.
The new running back of the New York Jets left the Minnesota Vikings after six seasons. In 2022 he recorded 1,173 yards in 264 rushes. He also scored eight touchdowns. In addition, receiving passes, Cook scored two TDs and recorded 295 yards in 39 catches.
