‘There’s growing optimism Cook and the Bills can reach a contract agreement by training camp, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports. They spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. Both sides are motivated to get a deal done and have been in talks since the team’s mandatory minicamp.’
BillsBeat - July 10, 2025
32 Teams in 32 Days: Bills Still Looking to Break Through
‘The Bills didn’t need much tweaking with an offense that averaged 30.9 points per game last season, leading to Josh Allen winning his first MVP award. Buffalo won a divisional playoff matchup against the Ravens, who made the splash move for running back Derrick Henry. So Beane’s retooling of the roster and shift in philosophy did pay dividends, but not enough to get past the Chiefs.’
What Bills made the NFL's Top 100 Players of 2025 (so far)?
‘The first one to make an appearance is running back James Cook. This is the first time he’s made the Top 100, according to the Bills themselves. Cook checked in at No. 89.’
James Cook hosts youth camp in Rochester amid contract talks
‘While the camp was a highlight for the kids, James Cook’s future with the Bills remains uncertain. He is in the final year of his contract, and negotiations for an extension have stalled. Bills legend Thurman Thomas, who was in attendance at the Red Wings game on Tuesday, offered his perspective on Cook’s situation.’
BillsBeat - July 9, 2025
Buffalo Bills position preview: Who will emerge as the closer opposite Greg Rousseau?
‘The Bills revamped their defensive line this offseason to try to create more pressure and improve against the run. If others can make more plays, including fellow edge rusher A.J. Epenesa, who’s entering the final season of his contract, then offenses won’t be able to run away from Rousseau or use multiple blockers to try to limit his impact.’
Bills Breakdown: Quarterbacks
‘The first position up is one that most Bills fans feel most comfortable with on the entire roster entering the 2025 season, and what a relief it is that has become the new normal.’
Six Bills named to All-AFC East team
‘With the season rapidly approaching, Matt Holder of Bleacher Report put together All-Star teams for each division, and six Bills made the AFC East squad. Josh Allen was the quarterback, to the surprise of no one. Khalil Shakir was one of three receivers alongside Tyreek Hill and Stefon Diggs. The surprise of the offense, though, was Dalton Kincaid being named the division’s tight end.’
Penfield native excited to return home as director of HBO's 'Hard Knocks' with Bills
‘”The fact that this is my first year as a senior director, going back home to Rochester, my dad and grandfather both went to Fisher, I grew up going to camp,” he said.’
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook makes appearance in Troy
‘Cook was in the area for a youth football camp at Christian Brother’s Academy in Albany, after running a camp last year in Rensselaer. Going into his fourth year with the Bills, the former University of Georgia running back had one of the best seasons of his NFL career in 2024, finishing the campaign with 16 rushing touchdowns, tied for most in the league, as well as two receiving touchdowns, 1,009 rushing yards, and 258 receiving yards on 32 catches.’
BillsBeat - July 8, 2025
Buffalo Bills position preview: Defensive tackle has undergone a makeover
‘The Bills valued him enough to move up to the 41st overall pick in the second round to take him out of South Carolina. A former high school basketball player, Sanders uses good footwork to get into the backfield. He’s a bit undersized for the position by NFL standards at 297 pounds, but is a better run defender than might be expected.’
Bills running back James Cook cracks NFL Top 100 for first time
‘The Buffalo Bills running back made his debut on the NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2025 list Monday, checking in at No. 89 in the player-voted rankings. He’s the first Bills player revealed so far, as this year’s countdown began with No. 100.’
Buffalo Bills bold training camp predictions
‘Kincaid spent this offseason adding size and strength, and his quarterback appears determined to elevate Kincaid in his third year.’
Bills hero looking to make NFL comeback after awful injury
‘ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports: “Hines believes his knee finally is ready for a return to action and he is looking for a new training camp home.”‘
'Like a dream': Longtime Buffalo Bills employees, reporters share favorite Highmark Stadium memories
‘”We all have amazing memories here,” Andy Major, Buffalo Bills Vice President of Operations and Guest Experiences, said. “We all have games we can recite play-by-play. We all have family trips and these cool things you might’ve experienced with your friends. We grew up here.”‘
‘It gets better’: Landon Jackson inspiring children with alopecia
‘“Growing up, I would not really go anywhere without a hat,” Jackson said. “I just did not want to be seen bald.”’