Jan. 31, 2026, 10:14 p.m. CT
Defensive back Bryan Cook has been an up-and-coming star in the Kansas City Chiefs‘ defense and has quietly cemented himself as a starting-caliber player.
Cook is still on his rookie contract, so his salary doesn’t account for much of Kansas City’s total payroll.
How much money did Cook make during the 2025 NFL season?
Here’s a look at the defensive back’s current contract:
Bryan Cook salary
In 2025, Cook received a base salary of $1,427,337, according to Spotrac.com. Cook also recieved $358,116 in signing proration and an $84,450 workout bonus.
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Overthecap.com reports that Cook’s cap number was $1,860,454 this season. His total salary accounted for 0.6 percent of Kansas City’s cap space.
Bryan Cook 2026 salary
The former Cincinnati Bearcat is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2026. With Cook’s potential on clear display this season, the two-time Super Bowl champion should receive a big offer from the reigning AFC champions.