‘ The fourth-year back is in the final season of his rookie contract, but despite his desire for a new deal, nothing has reportedly been agreed upon before Cook’s return to the field. He is expected to command somewhere in the range of $12-$15 million per year on a new deal.’
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Josh Allen reminisces with college coach as Wyoming hitches its brand to Bills star
‘ The old coach spent several minutes Tuesday talking to defensive coordinator Bobby Babich, who played for Bohl at North Dakota State from 2002-2005. But it was another former player who Bohl was really there to see.’
Training camp observations: James Cook returns to practice, Bills get starting safeties back
‘ The Buffalo Bills running back was a full participant in practice for the first time in over a week. Cook missed four practices for what he called “business,” and coach Sean McDermott revealed that Cook was asked to play in Saturday’s preseason opener but declined.’
James Cook contract: Latest updates on Bills running back's negotiations
‘ While the recognition on the field and in headlines for Cook’s success has been plentiful, Cook feels as though that hasn’t been reciprocated in his bank account. The fourth-year running back has been an offseason hold-in as he seeks a new deal with Buffalo, one that hasn’t happened yet.’
Bills RB James Cook resumes practicing after weeklong ‘hold-in’ as part of contract standoff
‘ Cook took the field in uniform and participated throughout practice, including team drills, after missing four straight sessions last week — the last two in which the fourth-year player failed to even make an appearance on the sideline. Cook declined to speak to reporters afterward about his decision to return to practice while still in the midst of seeking to secure a contract extension on the final year of his rookie deal.’
James Cook returns to Bills practice amid contract dispute
‘ Bills coach Sean McDermott said he expected Cook to return to practice earlier Tuesday, adding that “things have changed.” “We’ve had conversations with James,” McDermott said. “Good conversations, as I’ve mentioned before, and the information that we’re getting is that he is moving in the direction of practicing today.’
Bills' James Cook ends hold-in amid contract standoff: Sean McDermott says 'things have changed' for RB
‘”I would say that things have changed. And yes, we have had conversations with James. Good conversations that I’ve mentioned before,” McDermott said, per NFL Media. “The information that we’re getting is that he is moving towards practicing.”‘
Josh Allen Greets James Cook As Bills RB Returns to Practice After Hold-In
‘Bills running back James Cook was spotted back on the practice field on Tuesday, and quarterback Josh Allen sure looked happy to see him.’
Five Takeaways From Episode 2 of 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills'
‘Running back James Cook—who had been in the midst of a hold-in as he looks for a contract extension—returned to the practice field at St. John Fisher University on Tuesday. Ironically, the HBO crew put in a decent chunk of time on Cook’s hold-in during Tuesday’s episode, and it may have been all for nothing. According to coach Sean McDermott, the two-time Pro Bowler is having “good conversations” with the team that are moving in the right direction.’
James Cook contract hold-in, explained: Why Bills RB is sitting out of training camp practice in Buffalo
‘Here is what to know about Cook’s contract situation and what it could mean moving forward.’
Josh Allen shares thoughts on Bills rivalry with Chiefs
‘”It wouldn’t matter who it was to me, to be honest,” Allen said. “There’s stuff that pisses me off thinking about things that I could’ve done differently… little sh*t like that that adds up in those games and you just can’t have it in those games.”‘
Buffalo Bills sign former Jacksonville Jaguars safety ahead of second preseason game
‘The Bills are signing veteran safety Tre Herndon, the team announced. Herndon has bounced around the league in recent memory. He appeared in just one game in 2024 with the New Orleans Saints. Prior to that, he was signed by the New York Giants ahead of the 2024 season before being released. At the end of July, he was signed by the Indianapolis Colts, but released shortly after.’
Bills sign new safety with 34 NFL starts as Cole Bishop, Taylor Rapp battle injuries
‘Tre Herndon – officially Willie Herndon III – has played in 84 NFL games, including 34 starts.’
Bills star offensive lineman leaves practice with injury
‘Star left tackle Dion Dawkins left the field with an apparent injury on Tuesday and did not return to practice.’
Bills get troubling update on former second-round pick
‘Safety Cole Bishop was drafted with the hopes that he would be the future at the position for the team. Instead, injuries have plagued his first year and a half in the NFL, and head coach Sean McDermott didn’t mince words when discussing the Utah product on Tuesday.’