Cook was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He is ranked 16th among Rotoworld's list of top free agent cornerbacks and is ranked 5th among those that are still available.
In four season with the Vikings, Cook has had 123 tackles, a sacks, and no interceptions.
Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee had this to add about the signing.
Signing Chris Cook appears very similar to the Perrish Cox, Eric Wright deals in recent seasons -- low risk for the #49ers. #skynotfalling
Only one 49ers player leads position group in Pro Bowl voting
By Site Staff
Dec 22
The NFL Communications staff released the latest voting results for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, with the AFC and NFC rosters set to be unveiled Tuesday morning. Among the San Francisco 49ers, only one player currently leads his position group: fullback Kyle Juszczyk.
Selections...
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By David Bonilla
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan continues to draw praise after Sunday night's win over the Chicago Bears, a victory that set up a high-stakes Week 18 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. On the line: the NFC West title, the NFC's No. 1 seed, and home-field...
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By David Bonilla
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For the 49ers, that top seed would be...
Could the 49ers take a late-season gamble on Trevon Diggs?
By David Bonilla
12 mins
The Dallas Cowboys have released cornerback Trevon Diggs, their 2020 second-round pick, placing him on waivers Tuesday. Given his remaining salary, Diggs is unlikely to be claimed and is expected to reach free agency soon.
CBS Sports' Tyler Sullivan identified five potential...
