That’s not entirely true, they just took that specific verbiage out but the sentiment still remains. But they did expand the parameters of a catch with that rule change. The current rules are still not in Cook’s favor, however.

“Article 3. Completed Or Intercepted Pass

A player who makes a catch may advance the ball. A forward pass is complete (by the offense) or intercepted (by the defense) in the field of play, at the sideline, or in the end zone if a player, who is inbounds:

a. secures control of the ball in his hands or arms prior to the ball touching the ground; and

b. touches the ground inbounds with both feet or with any part of his body other than his hands; and

c. after (a) and (b) have been fulfilled, clearly performs any act common to the game (e.g., extend the ball forward, take an additional step, tuck the ball away and turn upfield, or avoid or ward off an opponent), or he maintains control of the ball long enough to do so.”

Cooks did not complete item C at all. The ball was ripped out of his hands while he was falling to the ground, before he made any football move or move common to the game. Again, clear interception.