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NFL
Bryan Cook
Bryan Cook
Cincinnati Bengals, Safety
Age: 26y-6m-3d (Sep 07, 1999)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Cincinnati
Drafted: Round 2 (#62 overall), 2022
Agent(s): LIFT Sports Management
2026 Cap Hit
$18,000,000
2026 Cash
$18,000,000
Career Earnings
$5,856,588
2026-2028 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Bryan Cook signed a 3 year, $40,250,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $14,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,416,667. In 2026, Cook will earn a base salary of $3,400,000, a roster bonus of $14,000,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000, while carrying a cap hit of $18,000,000 and a dead cap value of $14,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $40,250,000
Average Salary:
$13,416,667
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$14,000,000
Total GTD:
$14,000,000
Free Agent:
2029 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
27 | $18,000,000 | 5.98% | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $14,000,000 | ||||
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2027, 1 YR, $18,000,000; $0 DEAD CAP | |||||||||||
| 2027 |
|
28 | $10,650,000 | 3.30% | $10,650,000 | $28,650,000 | - | ||||
| 2028 |
|
29 | $11,600,000 | 3.27% | $11,600,000 | $40,250,000 | - | ||||
| 2029 |
|
30 |
UFA |
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| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Roster Bonus | Active/Gm Roster Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
|
27 | $3,400,000 | $14,000,000 | $500,000 | $100,000 | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $40,250,000 | ||
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2027, 1 YR, $18,000,000; $0 DEAD CAP | |||||||||||
| 2027 |
|
28 | $6,050,000 | $4,000,000 | $500,000 | $100,000 | $10,650,000 | $28,650,000 | $22,250,000 | ||
| 2028 |
|
29 | $10,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $500,000 | $100,000 | $11,600,000 | $40,250,000 | $11,600,000 | ||
Contract Notes
- 2026 Roster Bonus: $14M (due 3/15/2026)
- 2027 Roster Bonus: $4M (5th league day of 2027)
- 2028 Roster Bonus: $1M (5th league day of 2028)
- Per Game Active Bonus: $29,411 ($500,000)
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2022-2025 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $5,847,138
Average Salary:
$1,461,785
Signing Bonus:
$1,432,464
GTD at Sign:
$2,403,243
Total GTD:
$2,403,243
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$5,856,588
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$2,137,464 |
$2,137,464 |
Champion |
| 2023 | 24 |
|
Injured
|
$970,779 |
$3,108,243 |
Champion |
| 2024 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$1,236,558 |
$4,344,801 |
|
| 2025 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$1,511,787 |
$5,856,588 |
|
| Total |
$5,856,588 |
$5,856,588 |
||||
| 2026 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$18,000,000 |
||
| 2027 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$10,650,000 |
||
| 2028 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$11,600,000 |
||
| Total |
$46,106,588 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$4,264,674 | $1,432,464 | - | - | $159,450 | - | $5,856,588 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
23 |
$705,000
|
$1,432,464 |
$2,137,464 |
$2,137,464 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
24 |
$970,779
|
$970,779 |
$3,108,243 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
25 |
$1,161,558
|
$75,000 |
$1,236,558 |
$4,344,801 |
|||||
| 2025 |
|
26 |
$1,427,337
|
$84,450 |
$1,511,787 |
$5,856,588 |
|||||
| Total |
$4,264,674 |
$1,432,464 |
$159,450 |
$5,856,588 |
$5,856,588 |
||||||
| 2026 |
|
27 |
$3,400,000
|
$14,000,000 |
$100,000 |
$18,000,000 |
|||||
| 2027 |
|
28 |
$6,050,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$100,000 |
$10,650,000 |
|||||
| 2028 |
|
29 |
$10,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$100,000 |
$11,600,000 |
|||||
| Total |
$23,714,674 |
$1,432,464 |
$19,000,000 |
$459,450 |
$46,106,588 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$4,264,674 | $1,432,464 | - | - | $159,450 | - | $5,856,588 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
KC |
14 - 18 | Ankle |
-
Mar 09, 2026
Signed a 3 year $40.25 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Jan 24, 2025
Fined $8,443 Hip-Drop Tackle against Houston (HOU)
-
Oct 25, 2024
Fined $8,442 Fighting against San Francisco (SF)
-
Jan 27, 2023
Fined $5,906 Taunting against Jacksonville (JAX)
-
May 06, 2022
Signed a 4 year $5.84 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Apr 29, 2022
Drafted by Kansas City (KC): Round 2 (#62 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2025 |
|
Hip-Drop Tackle against Houston (HOU) | $8,443 | |
| Oct 25, 2024 |
|
Fighting against San Francisco (SF) | $8,442 | |
| Jan 27, 2023 |
|
Taunting against Jacksonville (JAX) | $5,906 | |
| Fines: 3 | $22,791 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | KC | 17 | 17 | 857 | 77.00 | 0 | 83 | 49 | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | KC | 17 | 16 | 900 | 78.47 | 0 | 77 | 54 | 23 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | KC | 12 | 12 | 592 | 52.48 | 0 | 42 | 26 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | KC | 16 | 1 | 342 | 29.79 | 1 | 27 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $55,296,192
- Avg. Salary: $13,824,048
- NFL Rank: 212
- S Rank: 10
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2029
- Avg. Salary: $13,416,667
- NFL Rank: 219
- S Rank: 12
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Bryan Cook to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamren Curl | 3 | $36,000,000 | $12,000,000 | 26 |
| Jevon Holland | 3 | $45,300,000 | $15,100,000 | 25 |
| Jalen Pitre | 3 | $39,000,000 | $13,000,000 | 25 |
| Kyle Dugger | 4 | $58,000,000 | $14,500,000 | 28 |
| Averages | 3 | $44,575,000 | $13,650,000 | 26.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Cook's current age (26), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $42,022,641 | $14,007,547 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Cook statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Tackles/Gm, Int/Gm, Catch Rate/Yr, Rating
| Player | GP% | Snaps % | Tackles/Gm | Int/Gm | Catch Rate/Yr | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kamren Curl
2024-2025
|
97.06 | 94.03 | 3.88 | 0.06 | 72.60 | 70.20 |
|
Jevon Holland
2023-2024
|
79.41 | 69.57 | 3.44 | 0.04 | 65.15 | 76.70 |
|
Jalen Pitre
2023-2024
|
79.41 | 69.66 | 3.78 | 0.04 | 68.55 | 67.75 |
|
Kyle Dugger
2022-2023
|
94.12 | 82.25 | 3.66 | 0.16 | 70.95 | 70.05 |
| Average | 87.50 | 78.88 | 3.69 | 0.08 | 69.31 | 71.18 |
|
Bryan Cook
2024-2025
|
100.00 | 77.70 | 3.03 | 0.06 | 65.65 | 73.60 |
| Pct Change | 14.29 | -1.50 | -17.89 | -25.00 | 5.28 | 3.40 |
| Median Prime % Change | 0.95% | |||||
| Average Prime % Change | -3.57% | |||||
Calculated Market Value: Bryan Cook
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 4 years, $55,296,192 | $13,824,048 |
