‘The extension comes a day after Cook returned to Bills practice Tuesday following a hold-in that spanned more than a week, during which the running back missed Buffalo’s first preseason game. Cook was in full uniform and fully participated throughout Tuesday’s session. He missed four practices during the hold-in, although he did warm up with the team before the preseason game.’
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James Cook contract: Bills star running back agrees to four-year extension, including $30 million guaranteed
‘”James could only envision himself as a Buffalo Bill,” Cook’s agent, Zac Hiller of LAA, told ESPN. “We are extremely thankful to the entire Bills organization and glad we could make that happen.”‘
Bills, the NFL's Anti-Cowboys, Continue to Sign Their Top Young Talent Early
‘It’s smart for Buffalo to keep its young core together. The Bills have won five straight division titles, with 11-plus wins and at least one playoff win in every season as well. Their postseason success has been in the shadow of the Chiefs — they’ve lost to Kansas City to end four of their last five playoff runs — but this keeps them as the closest challengers on the AFC side.’
Bills Sign James Cook to Lucrative Contract Extension
‘Cook’s $30 million guaranteed is one of the highest figures in the league for running backs.’
Bills' former QB has moved on from NFL to sell insurance
‘Jake Fromm is now a client advisor at an insurance brokerage in the Atlanta area.’
Bills make James Cook highest-paid running back, tops Saquon Barkley in total value
‘”A note on the James Cook deal,” Schrager posted on X. “Some back of the napkin math, cash flow wise, it actually tops what Saquon and Jacobs got as free agents last off-season. The deal is a win-win and Cook never wanted to leave. The Bills are locked and loaded for 2025.”‘
Where does James Cook's $30M guarantee rank among NFL running backs?
‘Per Spotrac, Cook’s $30 million guaranteed places him behind only two players in guaranteed money among running backs: Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley, who holds the top spot with $36 million guaranteed and Las Vegas Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty, with $35.8 million guaranteed.’
Bills' James Cook breaks silence with 8-word message on $48 million contract
‘“We paid now so let’s go play football.”’
James Cook contract details: Bills RB finally ends hold-in by agreeing to four-year extension
‘Cook, a two-time Pro Bowler, posted 1,000-yard seasons in 2023 and 2024, co-leading the league in rushing scores in the latter campaign. A former second-round pick out of Georgia, Cook’s production has impressed since making his big-league bow back in 2022. Now, he’ll be rewarded for it.’
Buffalo Bills make $12 million per season deal to help offense under Josh Allen
‘James Cook agreed to a four-year, $48 million extension that includes $30 million guaranteed, keeping him in Buffalo through the 2029 season. The deal wrapped up late Tuesday night, just hours after Cook returned to full practice following a weeklong hold-in.’
Bills’ James Cook contract decision should’ve played out like Rams’ Kyren Williams extension
‘It’s a massive payday and one that is more than the deal the Los Angeles Rams just gave Kyren Williams, who signed a three-year, $33 million extension with $23 million guaranteed earlier this month.’
Bills, James Cook $48 million contract lines up Super Bowl goal and sets recent NFL record
‘This offseason, the Bills have now extended six cornerstone players: Cook, Josh Allen, Khalil Shakir, Christian Benford, Gregory Rousseau and Terrell Bernard.’
Bills safeties Cole Bishop, Taylor Rapp return to practice Wednesday
‘Safeties Taylor Rapp (knee) and Cole Bishop (quad) had both been out since the team was at St. John Fisher University for training camp over a week ago. Both players participated in individual position work on Tuesday, but appeared to be full participants throughout Wednesday’s session, including playing 11-on-11 against the offense.’
Bills sign running back James Cook to four-year, $48 million contract extension
‘As first reported by ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter and NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the Bills and Cook have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $48 million, with $30 million of that money guaranteed. He is now under contract with the Bills through the 2029 season.’
McDermott happy to see Cook's contract situation resolved
‘”James is a good player for us. You never want those things to happen in training camp, but good to finally have it over and done with, and we can move forward. Very happy to have that dealt with,” said McDertmott on Wednesday while appearing on WGR during “Schopp and the Bulldog”.’