Minnesota Vikings star running back Dalvin Cook will play against the Pittsburgh Steelers barring a pregame setback Thursday night, just 11 days after dislocating his left shoulder, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Cook initially was expected to miss at least two games, according to ESPN and multiple media outlets, after injuring his shoulder last month against the 49ers.
But a source told ESPN’s Dianna Russini that the Vikings were optimistic earlier Thursday morning about Cook’s chances to play against Pittsburgh, and Cook has passed a series of medical tests on his shoulder, according to Fowler.
Cook’s return Thursday would mark a surprisingly quick recovery after the two-time Pro Bowler was carted off the field during Minnesota’s loss to San Francisco on Nov. 28. He missed Sunday’s loss to the Lions but was officially listed as questionable for Thursday night’s game…
