Bengals' Bryan Cook and Jordan Battle ranked a top-5 safety duo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Bryan Cook and Jordan Battle of the Cincinnati Bengals have been ranked as the fifth-best safety duo in the NFL by analyst Matt Verderame of Sports Illustrated. Cook, who joined from the Kansas City Chiefs, brings experience with two Super Bowl titles, while Battle had a strong showing last season with four interceptions and 125 tackles. This offseason, the Bengals aimed to strengthen their defense after a disappointing 2025 season. With the preseason approaching, the effectiveness of this duo will be crucial for the team's playoff aspirations.
- •Cook joins the Bengals on a three-year contract.
- •Battle had 96% of defensive snaps last season.
- •Bengals seek to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season.
- •Preseason games will showcase the new safety partnership.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Analyst believes the Bengals have a top-5 safety duo in the NFL
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