‘Cook, 25, is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is slated to make $5.2 million. The two-time Pro Bowler tied a Bills franchise record with 16 rushing touchdowns in 2024. Cook ran for 1,009 yards in his third NFL season and averaged 4.9 yards per carry.’
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James Cook present and participating as Bills start mandatory minicamp
‘Cook did not attend any of the Bills’ voluntary portion of the offseason program, including the previous two weeks of OTAs, amid an ongoing contract dispute with the team. Cook is entering the final year of his rookie deal and has been vocal on social media about seeking a new deal worth $15 million per year.’
Bills players and local crew take center stage in ‘Holiday Touchdown’
‘”Within an hour radius of the Buffalo area, you have almost every look you could possibly want for a film, especially a lot of these Hallmark movies…” said Director Dustin Rikert. He went on to say, “You’ve got very Mayberry-esque towns. You’ve got a lot of different looks and backdrops. The city itself doubles for a lot of locations, especially New York City, Pittsburgh, Chicago, things like that.”‘
James Cook practicing in Bills minicamp after OTA no-shows
‘McDermott announced this in the news conference prior to practice. He says the players who aren’t practicing are KJ Hamler, Taron Johnson, Cam Lewis, Connor McGovern, Joey Bosa, Baylon Spector, Cole Bishop, and Damar Hamlin. McDermott says these are related to injuries.’
‘Most important decision I’ll make’: Josh Allen speaks on marrying Hailee Steinfeld
‘”They’ve all been big, none other than marrying my best friend,” Josh said. “She makes everything easier, so I don’t really focus on the other stuff. That was the most important decision I’ll make in my life, and I made the right one.”‘
‘Got some hardware’ | Josh Allen is back on the field while Bills defense gets in productive first day of mandatory minicamp
‘”We’re back to football, got some hardware now,” Allen said with a smile while sporting his wedding band. “So, good to go.”‘
‘No hard feelings’ | Bills RB James Cook in attendance for mandatory minicamp
‘”I really appreciate him being here,” McDermott said. “I credit James. Business is business at the end of the day. I know (James) loves being around this team and the guys in the locker room, and he loves to play football. So, respect his decision to be here and be amongst the team and get some work in today, and we’re looking forward to that.”‘
Bills sign LB Shaq Thompson to one-year contract
‘Thompson’s last stop was with the Panthers where he played 10 seasons for Carolina. The linebacker has played in 123 games and made 112 starts during his 10-year career. Thompson has racked up 752 career tackles, 54 tackles for loss, 32 quarterback hits, 12 sacks and three interceptions.’