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Bengals Secure Bryan Cook for $40.25M
10 Mar
Summary
- Bryan Cook signed a three-year deal worth $40.25 million.
- The contract includes $14 million guaranteed for the safety.
- Cook has a low missed tackle rate, helping Bengals defense.
The Cincinnati Bengals have reached a three-year contract agreement with safety Bryan Cook, valued at $40.25 million with $14 million guaranteed. This deal makes Cook the richest safety in franchise history and the 13th highest-paid player at his position in terms of average annual value. The agreement is structured with a significant cash payout in the first year, with a $14 million signing bonus as reported by salary cap experts.
Cook's defensive prowess is highlighted by his impressive tackling efficiency, having missed only 11 tackles over the past two seasons. His low missed tackle rate ranked seventh among safeties with over 400 snaps played last season. This signing comes as the Bengals aim to address their defensive struggles, particularly their high rate of missed tackles over the last three seasons.
With this new contract, Cook's salary cap impact in 2026 is minimal, accounting for only 2.6% of the cap. His cap hits will increase to 4.7% and 4.6% in the subsequent two years. The Bengals still possess substantial financial flexibility, estimated at $40.1 million in cap space, ranking them eighth-most in the NFL, allowing for further team spending.
