NFL World Reacts to Back Trade Rumor Run

NFL insider Lombardo told the Minnesota Vikings are listening

to a trade offer, trailing Alexander Mattison to No.

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He has been a reliable backup for Dalvin since he was drafted in 2019,

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but he still has the potential to be a real starter.

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Last year Mattison started four games, three of which had at least 90 rushing yards.

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He is also a credible receiving threat who has caught more than 83 percent of his targets.

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Mattison was a third-round pick out of Boise State in the 2019 NFL Draft

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and has established himself as a solid substitute behind Cook.

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When Cook is hurt or unavailable, Cook has stepped up in a big way.

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In only six career starts, he has more than 90 yards in four.

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