Dalvin Cook 'Officially Active' vs. Steelers After Dislocating Shoulder

Minnesota's star running back will return to the field just 11 days after dislocating his left shoulder.

Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is "officially active" against the Steelers on Thursday night, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.  

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the chance of him returning earlier on Thursday. Cook was originally listed as questionable after suffering a dislocated left shoulder against the 49ers on Nov. 28. He missed Minnesota's Week 13 loss to the Lions, but Cook now seems ready for a return to the field just 11 days after his injury.

#Vikings RB Dalvin Cook is now trending towards playing tonight against the #Steelers just 11 days after dislocating his left shoulder, per sources. He’s officially listed as questionable but has gotten first-team reps in practice and wants to give it a go.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 9, 2021

Minnesota is looking to make up for lost ground in the NFC playoff race on Thursday night. The Vikings have lost each of their last two games after a 5–5 start, and they've lost four of six since Oct. 31. 

Cook was selected in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft. He's tallied 4,434 career rushing yards and 37 touchdowns, including a 1,557-yard season in 2020.

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