Two playoff contenders potentially interested in Dalvin Cook after Jets departure: report

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Dalvin Cook signed with the New York Jets with the intention of winning a championship. 

While the season took a sudden and unexpected turn early on, the Pro Bowl running back might still have the opportunity to do just that. 

Dalvin Cook, #33 of the New York Jets, warms up prior to the Kansas City Chiefs game at MetLife Stadium on Oct. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

The Jets waived Cook just before the final game of the season this week, in a move head coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday was "good business." 

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"Dalvin’s been an unbelievable teammate since the day he walked in here. Obviously, it hasn’t gone the way any of us have wanted," Saleh said. "He’s been an unbelievable teammate, unbelievable mentor to the young guys. 

"I know he’s been hurting, not physically, but just wanting to be out there to be able to help the team, but he’s put aside all his frustrations and showed up with a smile on his face, energy and practice, and being attentive in meetings. He’s been an unbelievable teammate, and whatever opportunity he gets, I know he’s going to be great." 

Saleh said Cook’s lack of play came as a result of Breece Hall staying healthy. 

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh walks the sideline during the game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, New York, Nov. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

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"Obviously in the middle of the year, we just had a significant lull, but Breece has been getting healthier and healthier, and he’s our bell