Running back Dalvin Cook of the Minnesota Vikings, who has missed the last three games and five of the last six because of a hamstring injury, on Friday was listed a questionable for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions.
The Minneapolis Star reported that Cook is healthy enough that the Vikings plan to give him limited snaps against the Lions (3-4). He was injured in the second game of the season against the Green Bay Packers.
“It’s a learning tool and I’ve just been learning through the whole process,” said Cook, who has practiced on a limited basis this week. “Just been gaining knowledge from my teammates, all the older guys, the guys in my room, just been pushing me through it.
“I’ve been learning through this whole process and I’m just trying to become a better player and better person. That’s what I’ve been getting from the whole experience and it’s nothing negative. Yeah, I’ve been injured and banged up. But just learning through the whole experience. Once I get back, it’s going to be on.”
The Vikings (4-3) have missed Cook’s explosiveness and versatility during his absence, even though Latavius Murray has filled in well while taking over the No. 1 running back spot in the last month.
Cook rushed for 98 yards on 36 carries and added 107 yards on nine receptions in three games to start the season before being injured.
Murray has rushed for 386 yards and four touchdowns on 82 carries this season.