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Vikings RB Cook ‘ahead of schedule’ in ACL rehab

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May 21, 2018 at 11:28 am.

Oct 1, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) holds his knee after being tackled in the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Photo Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 1, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) holds his knee after being tackled in the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Photo Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will have limited involvement during organized team activities as he recovers from a torn ACL in his left knee, coach Mike Zimmer told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Cook was off to a sizzling start with 354 yards rushing — with a robust 4.8 yards per carry — in four games last season before suffering his injury on Oct. 1.

“He’s done really well,” Zimmer said on Saturday. “He’s ahead of schedule. We’re excited about where he’s at.”

Cook, a second-round pick in the 2017 draft, also had two rushing touchdowns and 11 catches for 90 yards before he was felled by injury.