Bryan Cook ready for Bengals vs. Bucs in Week 1 following injury recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:24 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals safety Bryan Cook is set to play in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after recovering from a minor hamstring injury. Cook, who joined the Bengals this offseason alongside several key additions to the defense, expressed excitement about the upcoming game. He has participated in practice for two consecutive days, signaling his readiness to contribute as the Bengals aim to improve defensively. Cook brings Super Bowl-winning experience from his time with the Kansas City Chiefs and is eager to don the Bengals uniform, particularly as a local player.
- •Cook dealt with a hamstring injury but is back in practice.
- •He expressed excitement for his first game with the Bengals.
- •Cincinnati revamped its defense this offseason with several key trades and signings.
- •Cook has prior experience winning multiple Super Bowls.
- •Bengals face the Buccaneers in Week 1 of the upcoming season.
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Bryan Cook is excited and ready to go for Bengals vs. Bucs in Week 1
"The Bengals newest safety has been dealing with a hamstring injury.
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