Dalvin Cook Career Earnings

Running back Dalvin Cook is one of the most prolific players in his position. Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in Round 2 of the 2017 NFL Draft, Cook rose to become one of the most important players on the team. The four time Pro-Bowl honored Dalvin Cook has also been in the list of Top 100 NFL players three years in a row from 2020 to 2022. However, a lot of injuries hindered Dalvin Cook from playing continuously through the seasons. He is currently a free agent after the Minnesota Vikings decided to release him in 2023. We take a look at Dalvin Cook’s career earnings to date, as the talented running back seeks newer pastures in his NFL career. It is likely that Cook will join a new NFL franchise before the start of the 2023-24 NFL season, given his pedigree.

How much has Dalvin Cook earned in his NFL career?

Dalvin Cook, who is currently a free agent, has already played 6 seasons in the NFL. In his career with the Minnesota Vikings, Cook has earned a total estimated amount of $32.217 million. This value is his cumulative career earnings from NFL salaries to date.

Dalvin Cook was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2017 when he forgo his senior season with the Florida State Seminoles. He signed a rookie deal with the Minnesota Vikings when he joined in 2017, which was worth $6.3 million. He was earning an average annual salary of $1.58 million from his rookie contract which was a great average for a top rated rookie player. He was set to receive a guaranteed amount of $3.5 million from his rookie contract which he received in the form of a bonus.

Dalvin Cook’s career earnings got a major boost when he signed a hefty contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings in 2020. The 5-year extension worth $63 million included a lofty bonus of $15 million which added a considerable amount to Dalvon Cook’s net worth. His average annual salary rose to $12.6 million, which he received for two seasons until his contract was terminated in 2023. The contract also included a guaranteed amount of $28.125 million which worked out in favor of Dalvin Cook once he was released by the Vikings. Cook roughly earned around $5 million a year average if we look at his career earnings to date. It remains to be seen what kind of contract Dalvin Cook signs once he joins a new NFL franchise.

What is Dalvin Cook’s Net Worth?

Dalvin Cook was one of the best paid running backs in the NFL when he signed the $63 million contract extension deal with the Minnesota Vikings in 2020. He was also on a well paying rookie contract which added to his net worth too. Currently Dalvin Cook has an estimated net worth of $20 million.

How much is Dalvin Cook’s contract worth?

Dalvin Cook is currently a free agent and his contract with the Minnesota Vikings was terminated in 2023. The running back was supposed to be traded by the Vikings after the 2022-23 NFL season as his plaguing injuries became an impediment for the Minnesota franchise’s gameplans. When the Vikings were unable to find a suitable trade deal for Dalvin Cook, they decided to terminate his contract to free up salary cap space for the team roster.

Dalvin Cook was initially signed on a $6.3 million rookie deal in 2017 which was supposed to run till 2020. In 2020, he signed his first major NFL deal worth $63 million.

On September 12, 2020, Dalvin Cook and the Minnesota Vikings agreed to a 5-year contract deal. With a signing bonus of $15,506,361 and a basic salary for 2020 that was entirely guaranteed, the extension was worth $63 million in additional money. A little more than $16.3 million was totally guaranteed at signing. Cook also had extra guarantees in his contract related to injuries and vesting worth $11.8 million. Cook's annual roster bonus compensation from 2021 through 2025 was up to $500,000 ($31,250 for each game he would be actively playing). From 2021–2025, Cook would also receive $100,000 in work out bonuses. Upon the termination of the contract, Cook will still earn the total guaranteed amount of $28.125 million.

Dalvin Cook Controversies

Cook has been involved in a number of off-field controversies which also affected the chances of him selected in the NFL at one point. During his time at LSU, Dalvin Cook was involved in three off-field incidents one of which is an assault case where he was named the associate.

Cook has also received a citation for mistreating three pit bull puppies between the ages of two and eight months. The dogs had no shelter and were chained up tightly. The two-month-old puppies were choking on the chains because they were so hefty and prevented the dogs from moving. Cook refused to provide identification when asked for it, so the on-scene animal control officer sent in a law enforcement officer to help identify Cook.

In November 2021, Cook was also accused of assault by his former girlfriend. She stated that Cook caused a concussion to her due to assault and battery. The investigations are ongoing and Dalvin Cook has denied any of the accusations made towards him.