Bryan Cook Injury News & Updates
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Three tackles in opener
Cook recorded three tackles in Friday's 27-21 loss to the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
Cook played a decreased role late in the 2024 season, raising some questions about his usage to begin 2025. While it wasn't an excellent statistical performance, Cook was clearly Kansas City's primary free safety and played all 65 defensive snaps. Cook should have the chance to be more productive moving forward.
Feb 13, 2025
Starts all 17 games in 2024
Cook finished the 2024 season with 78 tackles (55 solo) and five pass breakups, including two interceptions, across 17 regular-season games.
ANALYSIS
A second-round pick in the 2022 Draft, Cook made all 17 starts for the first time in his career and set career-highs with his tackles and interceptions. He played 90 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps and also started all three playoff games for Kansas City. He logged 13 tackles (11 solo) and one pass breakup, including an interception, during the postseason, picking off Jalen Hurts in the Super Bowl. Cook is set to head into the final year of his rookie contract in 2025.
Jan 18, 2025
Cleared to return vs. Houston
Cook (head) is back in Saturday's AFC divisional-round game against Houston after being evaluated for a concussion, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cook was pulled from the game in the first quarter after making a tackle and was then evaluated for a concussion. However, he has since come back into the contest. Jaden Hicks had entered while Cook was out and will now return to a rotational role.
Jan 18, 2025
Exits for concussion check Saturday
Cook is being evaluated for a concussion during Saturday's AFC divisional-round battle against the Texans.
ANALYSIS
Cook was hurt while making a tackle on Texans wideout Nico Collins in the first quarter. He subsequently headed to the locker room to be evaluated. Jaden Hicks has entered the game at safety for the Chiefs in Cook's stead.
Dec 17, 2024
Snags pick in win
Cook tallied three tackles (three solo), a pass deflection and an interception during the Chiefs' win over Cleveland on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Cook was one of four different Kansas City defenders to record an interception during Sunday's victory. Throughout 14 games played this season, the 2022 second-round pick has amassed 67 tackles (48 solo) and two interceptions, both of which serve as new career highs for him.
Nov 25, 2024
Dependable in road win
Cook recorded seven tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 30-27 win at Carolina.
ANALYSIS
Cook played all 58 of the Chiefs' defensive snaps in Week 12, and he came away with his highest tackle total since Week 3. He'll be looking to build on Sunday's performance in Week 13 versus the Raiders.
Oct 8, 2024
Grabs first interception of season
Cook tallied two solo tackles and an interception during Monday's 26-13 win over the Saints.
ANALYSIS
All of Cook's stats came on the Chiefs' first defensive series, which ended when he picked off a Derek Carr pass intended for Rashid Shaheed. It was Cook's first interception of the season and his first since Week 7 of the 2023 campaign. He's up to 26 tackles (21 solo) and four passes defended (one interception) through the first five games of the regular season.
Sep 24, 2024
Registers eight tackles Sunday
Cook tallied eight tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 22-17 win over Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Cook tied with Nick Bolton for second-most tackles on Kansas City on Sunday behind Chamarri Conner (10). Cook has played every single defensive snap through the first three games of the regular season and has accumulated 19 tackles (15 solo) and two passes defended.
Jul 22, 2024
Past ankle issue
Cook (ankle) was spotted working with the Chiefs' first-team defense Monday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 second-round pick out of Cincinnati sustained a season-ending ankle injury during Kansas City's Week 13 loss to the Packers, but it now seems as if he's moved past the issue. Cook started all 12 games he appeared in last season, recording 42 total tackles and two passes defended, including one interception. The 24-year-old is expected to remain one of the Chiefs' top safeties heading into their 2024 campaign.
Jan 9, 2024
Unlikely to play Saturday
Coach Andy Reid said Tuesday that he does not expect Cook (ankle) to return from Kansas City's injured reserve list for the wild-card round, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Cook appears to be on track to miss his sixth consecutive game due to an ankle sprain he sustained in Week 13 at Green Bay. In that case, Mike Edwards would project to make another start at safety.
Dec 9, 2023
Lands on IR
The Chiefs placed Cook (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Cook sustained an ankle injury in Week 13 against the Packers. He managed to avoid a fracture but was unable to practice this week and is now set to sit out for at least the next four games while on IR. The earliest Cook can return would be Week 18 against the Chargers on Jan. 7. The 2022 second-round pick has 42 tackles (26 solo), one interception, two forced fumbles and a defensive touchdown through 12 games this season.
Dec 8, 2023
Won't play Week 14
Cook (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The second-year safety out of Cincinnati was held out of practice all week after suffering an ankle injury in Week 13, so it's no surprise that he'll be inactive Sunday. With Cook missing Week 14, expect veteran Mike Edwards to assume the Chiefs' starting free safety duties.
Dec 6, 2023
Not ready for return
Cook (ankle) will not practice Wednesday,
ANALYSIS
Cook is still being evaluated after suffering what is believed to be a sprained ankle, according to head coach Andy Reid. It's still not clear how much time the second-year pro could miss with the injury and what his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Bills could be.
Dec 4, 2023
Avoids fracture
Cook's X-ray came back negative after suffering an ankle injury in Sunday's loss to the Packers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cook was unable to return to the game after suffering the injury and needing to be carted off the field. He'll undergo further testing and evaluation Monday to determine the severity of the damage done to his ankle, but it appears for now the second-year safety has avoided a significant injury.
Dec 3, 2023
Won't return in Green Bay
Cook has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Packers.
ANALYSIS
This news comes as no surprise after Cook was carted off in the third quarter. He was originally deemed questionable to return but has subsequently been downgraded to out. Cook's next chance to play will come in Week 14 against the Bills.
Dec 3, 2023
Hurts ankle on SNF
Cook (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Cook was carted off after suffering what looked like a gruesome ankle injury at first glance. It's encouraging that the safety wasn't immediately ruled out, but it would be surprising if Cook managed to return Sunday. With Cook hurt, Mike Edwards will likely take on a larger role.
Nov 6, 2023
Scores touchdown in Frankfurt
Cook recorded four tackles (two solo) and a fumble return for a touchdown in Sunday's 21-14 win over Miami.
ANALYSIS
With less than a minute to play in the first half, Cook became the beneficiary of a wild play in which Trent McDuffie stripped Tyreek Hill behind the line of scrimmage, Mike Edwards recovered the ball, and then Edwards lateraled it to Cook, who then raced nearly 60 yards into the end zone to make the score 21-0. He is getting steady playing time, but he isn't racking up enough stats to warrant IDP consideration.
Sep 9, 2023
Captures fumble
Cook accumulated seven tackles (four solo) and one fumble recovery in Thursday's 21-20 loss to the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Cook's seven tackles were tied for the second most among defenders that suited up. He also showcased a nose for the ball with his recovered fumble. The safety will look to carry his momentum into Week 2 when the Chiefs head to Jacksonville.
Oct 21, 2022
Returning in Week 7
Cook (concussion) enters Sunday's matchup against the 49ers without an injury designation.
ANALYSIS
Cook was forced to miss the Chiefs' showdown with Buffalo in Week 6 while in concussion protocol. However, he's in line to make his return as a key special teamer and depth piece among the team's secondary against San Francisco. He has 10 total tackles and a pass defended across five games.
Oct 14, 2022
Won't play vs. Buffalo
Cook (concussion) won't play Week 6 versus the Bills, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Cook has yet to make his NFL debut after being selected in the second round of the 2022 draft, and he'll now have to wait until at least Week 7 for his first game action. Juan Thornhill and Justin Reid should continue to play the vast majority of Kansas City's snaps at safety in the meantime.
Apr 29, 2022
To shore up KC defense
The Chiefs selected Cook in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 62nd overall.
ANALYSIS
Cook (6-foot-1, 206 pounds) was a standout safety at Cincinnati after transferring from Howard, and with the Chiefs he could earn substantial immediate playing time in the wake of the departures of Tyrann Mathieu and Daniel Sorensen. Cook would likely operate more underneath while Juan Thornhill takes on more deep coverage tasks.
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