‘Guys like Cook and cornerback Christian Benford, who also received a four-year extension this offseason, see the potential of this group moving forward.’
BillsBeat - August 14, 2025
Bills, James Cook agree to 4-year contract extension
‘The deal is for four years at a total of $48 million with $30 million guaranteed, according to the first report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal keeps him in Buffalo through the 2029 season.’
Bills RB James Cook secures future as part of team's young core with 4-year extension
‘”Good to be back out there with my team,” Cook said after Wednesday’s practice. “Just get another opportunity to do what I love to do.”‘
Cook adds to ‘core group’ of Bills with contract extensions
‘“It just shows the level of commitment from the organization, and in turn, that has to come from us now, too,” Bernard said. “Having that security in the future that we know we’re going to be here is a great feeling. Honestly, it puts more responsibility on us to lead and to lead this team the right way.”’
Two-time Pro Bowl RB James Cook signs four-year contract extension with Buffalo Bills
‘Bills running back James Cook signed an four-year extension Wednesday through the 2029 season.’
'Now it's time for us to go play football' | Why Bills RB James Cook wanted to stay in Buffalo long term
‘”This is the place that drafted me. The fans are good, the community is good, and just the team we got, man, we play as one. We are brothers and we have a good bond. It all shows they got my back,” shared Cook.’
BillsBeat - August 13, 2025
Here's why the Bills followed through on having running back Ray Davis kick an extra point
‘“You never know, right?” McDermott said. “I just feel like, what if it happens in a game? We’ve been on the other side of it where a team has lost their kicker, I think it was in pregame warmups a few years back, so you kind of make a mental note of that and saying, ‘Hey, what if it happened to us?’”‘
Bills running back James Cook returns to practice, declines comment
‘“I would say so that things have changed and yes, we’ve had conversations with James, good conversations, as I’ve mentioned before,” McDermott said Tuesday morning. “And the information that we’re getting is that he is moving in the direction of practicing today. So we’ll see in a few minutes here, but that’s the information we’ve got.”’
Sean McDermott doesn't rule out IR stint for Bills rookie corner Maxwell Hairston
‘Hairston was competing for a starting role at the time of his noncontact injury, and during his absence, Tre’Davious White has earned most first-team reps opposite Christian Benford. Though Hairston avoided the worst-case scenario, he’s missed invaluable on-field experience. He hasn’t been able to participate in the last seven practices, or the Bills’ preseason loss to the Giants.’
Observations: Rookie offensive lineman Chase Lundt flashes positional versatility
‘“I think something that everybody had a knock on me with was the fact that I had only played right tackle my six years I was in college, so just being able to go out there and show that I can play different positions and show that I’m not just a one-position player, I think that’s a big deal,” Lundt said Tuesday.’
'Hard Knocks,' Episode 2 with the Bills: What we saw and learned
‘A montage of pictures of a young Buffalo Joe shows his Bills fandom from the start. Andreessen, who grew up in Lancaster and went to University at Buffalo, shares in a sit-down interview how he never stopped competing because he knew he had to “keep (his) foot on the pedal” to stay on the team.’
Erik Brady: Drifting? Snake handling? In Jack Kemp's day, the Bills thought even skiing was too dangerous
‘Exhibit A: quarterback Jack Kemp. He loved to ski. The Bills did not love him to ski. So the front office asked him politely not to. “He did it anyway,” says Jeff Kemp, Jack’s son. “During the season sometimes, too.” Ed Rutkowski, Kemp’s former teammate and longtime political ally, skied with him at Kissing Bridge. “We snuck onto the slopes a few times, but we didn’t tell anybody,” Rutkowski says. “We tried to go incognito.”‘
James Cook returns to practice after sitting out in contract dispute: What we know
‘McDermott “expected” Cook to practice every day of the fourth-year player’s hold in, but that of course did not happen, and Cook also skipped the Bills’ preseason opener Saturday. He agreed to put on the uniform and go through the warmup, but he made it clear he was not playing as he continued his protest regarding his lack of a contract extension.’
Free agent signee may force his way onto roster as return specialist: Observations
‘Based on what we’ve seen so far, the Bills may have to dedicate a spot solely to a return man who won’t bring much value to his respective position which is what they did for the most part last season with Brandon Codrington. He handled both jobs, but that was all he provided because he was essentially unplayable as a backup cornerback.’
Bills injury update: Two key players on defense remain out
‘Taylor Rapp (knee) and Cole Bishop (quad) have missed more than a week of practice time and the first preseason game, and coach Sean McDermott admitted that the situation is becoming worrisome because the Bills need their safety duo to start getting reps together.’