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Is James Cook related to Dalvin Cook? How Bills' RB is connected to former Vikings star
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James Cook reminds NFL fans of Dalvin Cook.
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There's good reason for the Buffalo Bills ' star RB seeming a lot like the former Minnesota Vikings standout, too.
They're connected in a lot of ways.
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Is James Cook related to Dalvin Cook?
Yes, James Cook is related to Dalvin Cook.
They're brothers.
Dalvin is the older brother of James.
The crazy name connection between James and Dalvin Cook
These guys aren't just brothers.
There's another, deeper connection, too.
It comes with their middle names:
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The older brother's full name is Dalvin James Cook.
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The younger brother's full name is James Dalvin Cook.
That is quite the way to name a pair of children.
What team does Dalvin Cook play for now?
Dalvin Cook is no longer in the NFL.
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He played six years for the Vikings, then partial seasons for the New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens , then a portion of the 2024 campaign with the Dallas Cowboys .
He wasn't on a roster at any point in 2025.
Dalvin is 30 years old, and it seems his career is likely done.
