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Jets Make Gigantic 1-Year Acquisition That Takes Immense Pressure Off 39-Year-Old Aaron Rodgers’ Shoulders

Published 08/15/2023, 11:31 AM EDT

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Aaron Rodgers took the NFL fraternity by storm after he made an iconic move to the New York Jets in the 2023 NFL draft. Rodgers’ addition to the Jets’ roster brings renewed hope for the franchise to end their dry run for a Super Bowl Championship. And it seems the Jets’ don’t want to leave any casualty in securing a Super Bowl win, as the franchise has signed a four-time Pro Bowl running back to their roster. 

The Jets won their first and last championship in 1969, and since then Jets’ trophy cabinet is merely desiring for one more. But as A-Rod ended his 18 years of tenure with the Green Bay Packers to make a move to the Big Apple, one more promising addition to the Jets’ roster renews the hope for a championship. 

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The former Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was released by the franchise in June, and after surviving as a free agent in the NFL landscape for 2 months, Cook found his new home in the New York Jets. Furthermore, the Jets signed four-time Pro Bowl running back Cook on a 1-year deal worth $8.6 million. 

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Highlighting the acquisition, NFL’s official Instagram account shared a picture of Cook by writing, “BREAKING: Jets signing RB Dalvin Cook to 1-year deal worth up to $8.6M.”. The promising contract of Cook includes a $7 million base salary and $1.6 million in incentives. 

 

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However, it becomes evident that the Jets are in a triumph mode. And Cook’s on-field chemistry with Rodgers will be a proving point for the franchise. Subsequently, when closely recognizing Rodgers’ and Cook’s stats in their respective domains, it turns out that the Rodgers-Cook duo can end the Jets’ Super Bowl drought.

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How promising is Cook’s addition to the Jets?

Dalvin Cook brings in his record of 5,024 yards and 43 touchdowns from the past four seasons with the Vikings. Moreover, 2019 and 2020 were Cook’s best seasons with the Vikings when he rushed for 1,135 yards and 13 touchdowns and 1,557 yards and 16 touchdowns, respectively. Adding to his list of accolades, Cook has an achievement of four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons on his name. 

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And Cook along with Rodgers, Allen Lazard, Sauce Gardner, and Zack Kuntz will strengthen the Jets’ offensive line. As the 2023 NFL season approaches, the anticipation surges circling the NFL franchises and their off-season stints. However, talking about the Jets, the odds are high that the franchise could rake in a Super Bowl Championship. Subsequently, Rodgers and the camp will face attention like never before, to turn the 2023 NFL season in their favor. Meanwhile, share your thoughts about the Jets’ new acquisition of Dalvin Cook.

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Armaan Bedsa

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Armaan Bedsa is a prime-time NFL writer at EssentiallySports, where he seamlessly merges his passion for sports with his writing skills. With a taste for exploring the most intricate storylines, Armaan has honed his ability to dissect the complexities of the game, offering readers a unique and engaging perspective. Beyond his writing capabilities, Armaan has a deep appreciation for music and spirituality.
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