Bryan Cook is a professional American football player who plays as a safety for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. Cook was the 62nd pick in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft for the Chiefs. By the end of his rookie season, he had 33 tackles and 1 sack while starting one of the 16 games in played in. In 2023, Cook started all 12 games he played. He suffered an ankle injury in Week 13 and was subsequently placed on the injured reserve. He concluded the 2023 season with 42 tackles. As of January 2025, Cook has amassed 153 combo tackles, one sack, three interceptions and nine passes defended (via ESPN).
Cook initially joined Howard University for his collegiate football where over two seasons he played as a cornerback and recorded two forced fumbles, 93 tackles and 5 interceptions. Following his sophomore season with the Bisons, he transferred to the University of Cincinnati. He was redshirted through his first season there. In his first full season with the Bearcats, he had 26 tackles as per the college website. In his senior season, he recorded one sack and 93 tackles, with that, he was named to the first-team All-American Athletic Conference. For high school, Cook attended Mount Healthy High School in Ohio where in his senior year, he was named first-team All-Southwest Ohio Conference.
Bryan Cook’s Contract Breakdown
Cook signed a four-year, $5,847,138 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, which included a signing bonus of $1,432,464 and an average annual salary of $1,461,785, according to Spotrac.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 4 yr(s) / $5,847,138 | $1,461,785 | $1,432,464 | $2,403,243 | $2,403,243 | 2026 / UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2022 | 23 | $705,000 | $358,116 | $1,063,116 | $2,403,243 |
| 2023 | 24 | $970,779 | $358,116 | $1,328,895 | $2,045,127 |
| 2024 | 25 | $1,236,558 | $358,116 | $1,594,674 | $716,232 |
| 2025 | 26 | $1,502,337 | $358,116 | $1,860,453 | $358,116 |
How much is Bryan Cook getting paid?
For the 2024 season, Cook will earn a base salary of $1,236,558 while having a cap hit of $1,594,674 and a dead cap value of $716,232, according to Spotrac.
How much does Bryan Cook make in a minute?
Cook makes about $2.35 per minute per his contract with the Chiefs.
Bryan Cook’s career earnings
According to Spotrac, Cook’s career earnings as of January 2025 sum up to $4,344,801.
How much of Bryan Cook’s contract is guaranteed?
Cook is assured of receiving $2,403,243 from his contract, regardless of performance or injury. This amount includes his signing bonus and other guaranteed salary components.
What are the terms of Bryan Cook’s contract?
Cook’s contract guarantees him $2,403,243 as per Spotrac.
Bryan Cook’s Contract History
Kansas City Chiefs (2022-2025)
Bryan Cook signed a rookie contract worth $5,847,138 with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022, it includes a signing bonus of $1,432,464 as per Spotrac.
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