The Chiefs and Packers were engaged in a helluva battle on "Sunday Night Football" when the game had to be put on pause.
Lambeau Field went silent when Chiefs safety Bryan Cook attempted to dig in and tackle Packers RB AJ Dillon in the open field and got his foot caught in the turf, causing a gruesome ankle injury.
Kansas City's players and coaches gathered around as the trainers attended to Cook. After a few moments, the Chiefs' safety was carted off the field and later ruled out for the game.
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For the latest updates on Cook's ankle injury, The Sporting News has you covered below.
Bryan Cook ankle injury update
Cook suffered a brutal left ankle injury in the third quarter when he was trying to tackle Dillon in the open field. His left foot got caught in the turf as Dillon ran through him, causing Cook's leg and ankle to turn awkwardly.
(You can find footage of the injury here, with viewer discretion advised).
Cook was carted off the field in tears and was later ruled out for the remainder of the game, per the Chiefs. He finished the contest with seven total tackles.
Check back for updates on Cook's ankle injury as they become available.
Who is Bryan Cook?
Cook, 24, was taken by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati.
He appeared in 19 games for Kansas City as a rookie last season (regular season and playoffs), earning a Super Bowl ring in his first year.
He was promoted to the starting free safety role in Year 2, starting in all 12 games to this point.
Cook has 42 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery for a touchdown this season.
Chiefs schedule 2023
The Chiefs have five remaining games on their 2023 regular season schedule.
| Date | Week | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Dec. 10 | 14 | vs. Bills | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Dec. 17 | 15 | at Patriots | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Dec. 25 | 16 | vs. Raiders | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Dec. 31 | 17 | vs. Bengals | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| TBD | 18 | at Chargers | TBD | — |
