Chiefs' Cook returns after concussion evaluation; Texans' Al-Shaair out with knee injury

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) struggles for yardage as Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook, bottom, defends during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) struggles for yardage as Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook, bottom, defends during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)


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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs safety Bryan Cook was evaluated for a concussion but was allowed to return to their playoff game against Houston on Saturday, while and Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair hurt his knee and was questionable to return. Cook was examined in the medical tent after his helmet collided with that of Houston wide receiver Nico Collins while making a tackle late in the first quarter. Al-Shaair had been listed as questionable to play because of his knee. He did not participate in practice Tuesday and was limited on Wednesday and Thursday.

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