Bengals Lock in with Cook, Eyeing Top Spot

0:00It's April 27. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. Brian Cook is locking in with the Bengals, hitting the locker room for off-season reps right in his hometown of Cincinnati. The Minteen town of Cincinnati. Healthy high school standout just inked a three-year deal after balling out as a Super Bowl champ with the Chiefs. He's one of the league's top strong safeties, earning an 83.5 pro football focus grade last year with a tiny 5.6%. Missed tackle rate. Six best among safeties who qualified. Cook says the front office vibe is crystal clear, it's time to compete now, and the whole locker room is all in on that energy. Defensive coordinator Al Golden is fired up too, talking about getting a healthy BJ. Hillback plus new pieces like Cook, mixing with guys like Cassius and a full-go, Shamar Stewart, all off-season. With this fresh talent up front and in the secondary, the Bengals look prime to push for the top if they stay healthy and the buzz at Paycore Stadium is straight electric heading

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