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Joe Burrow says the Bengals have everything they need after offseason upgrades to the defense (including Dexter Lawrence, Bryan Cook and Jonathan Allen) and stronger leadership, fueling optimism for a rebound season after 2025's injuries and playoff miss; the opening schedule features seven straight 1 p.m. starts, blending veteran leadership with promising rookies.
Cincinnati is upgrading its defense for 2026 with four projected starters—Dexter Lawrence via trade from the Giants, plus Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe and Bryan Cook—and drafting edge rusher Cashius Howell, in an effort to finally let the high-powered offense catch up. Burrow says the team is in its prime and excited to solidify the defense so the young players can rise, signaling a push to capitalize on the championship window.
On day one of the NFL free agency tampering period, the Bengals signed hometown product Bryan Cook from the Chiefs and Seattle’s Boye Mafe to bolster a weak 2025 defense. Analysts labeled Al Golden and Jordan Battle as winners and Shemar Stewart and Geno Stone as losers, while Cincinnati’s Super Bowl odds improved to +3300.
The Cincinnati Bengals signed former Chiefs safety Bryan Cook to a three-year, $40.25 million contract ($18 million in Year 1), returning a Cincinnati native who is expected to start and bolster the defense alongside Jordan Battle.
The Cincinnati Bengals boosted their defense by signing former Chiefs safety Bryan Cook to start in the secondary and adding former Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe on a three-year, $60 million deal (about $20 million per year). Cook, a UC Bearcat known for solid tackling and added pop, addresses a need in a previously passive secondary, while Mafe’s upside provides an answer at pass rush after Trey Hendrickson’s departure. The deal structures and guarantees will come to light in the coming days, with social media reactions highlighted following the announcements.
NFL.com's Around the NFL staff delivers a league-wide roundup of opening free-agent moves, led by the Cincinnati Bengals signing linebacker Boye Mafe and safety Bryan Cook to multi-year contracts, with numerous other signings and trades across the league as the new league year kicks off.
The Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly pursuing veteran safety help in free agency, with Chiefs’ Bryan Cook and Colts’ Nick Cross among top targets as they reshape their secondary. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler notes the Jets and Bengals are in the mix for top safeties, and Cincinnati is also weighing internal options like Jordan Battle while considering market prices highlighted by Cook’s Cincinnati roots and strong PFF metrics.
The Kansas City Chiefs will be without running back Isiah Pacheco and safety Bryan Cook in their Week 14 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Pacheco is dealing with a shoulder injury, while Cook has an ankle injury. Head coach Andy Reid did not rule out the possibility of placing them on injured reserve. Clyde Edwards-Helaire will be the starting running back, with Jerick McKinnon also likely to play. Left tackle Donovan Smith and linebacker Drue Tranquill have also been ruled out, but the team may have linebacker Nick Bolton back from injured reserve. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is expected to play despite a pectoral issue.
The Kansas City Chiefs will be without running back Isiah Pacheco, left tackle Donovan Smith, safety Bryan Cook, and linebacker Drue Tranquill for Thursday's practice, as they prepare to face the Buffalo Bills. Pacheco's absence is particularly significant, as he leads the team in touches and yards from scrimmage. Linebacker Nick Bolton and running back Jerick McKinnon may help mitigate the losses, as they return from injuries. The Chiefs will release their full injury report later in the day.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Joshua Williams was caught with a comical expression on his face during Bryan Cook's insane touchdown in the team's Week 9 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Williams was in the midst of the action when Mike Edwards lateraled the ball to Cook, who ran over 50 yards for the touchdown. The picture captures the intense emotion and surprise of Williams during the play.
Juan Thornhill, a key member of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl championship teams, has signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Cleveland Browns. Thornhill, who started 52 games for the Chiefs, missed the 2019 title run due to injury but played 100% of the snaps in 2022's edition. The Chiefs drafted Bryan Cook last year to replace Thornhill next to Justin Reid in 2023.