Bengals Sign Safety Bryan Cook, Boosting Defense

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines. Right here on NFL News Today, subscribe and stay game ready. The Cincinnati Bengals jumped into free agency by signing safety Brian Cook, formerly with the Kansas City Chiefs, to a three-year contract worth. $40,250,000. The deal guarantees $18,000,000 in the first year and ranks him as the 13th highest paid safety league wide by average annual value. Cook impressed last season with a career best grade from pro-flowball focus on 8.57 snaps. He racked up 50 tackles and six pass breakups while playing solid football over four years in Kansas City. A Cincinnati native, an ex-bearcat standout from their playoff run, Cook is heading home to bolster the Bengals' defense. Fans see this as a big homecoming boost after the teen struggled at safety since losing Jesse Bates in 2023. He set to start immediately alongside Jordan Battle, who also handled free safety duties last year. The Bengals use key cap space here to lock down the spot long term.

1:03Team leaders have high expectations for battle in his fourth season, and this signing could spark a turnaround for the unit overall. The daily news now is powered by a sponsor. Some chase peace. I put my head in it. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com