‘Robbins said he used to “think too much” on the field. So, after his rookie year, he decided to hire coaches to help with his mental game.’
BillsBeat - August 15, 2025
Willful Wilkerson | The Journey of an NFL Journeyman
‘Wilkerson has played for five different NFL teams over six seasons.’
Bills sign DE Nelson Ceaser
‘The Bills are signing 6-foot-2, 254-pound defensive end Nelson Ceaser. The DE is in his second season in the league and signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2024. Ceaser spent time earlier this year in the UFL with the DC Defenders and San Antonio Brahamas.’
BillsBeat - August 14, 2025
'We paid now': James Cook signs contract extension with Bills to end hold-in
‘“I was just trying to protect myself,” Cook explained. “Just trying to stay healthy and get everything done before I can go out there and play with a clear mindset and just be locked in.”’
Analysis: Terry Pegula has spent big – now those who have been rewarded must deliver title
‘Pegula is the one who ultimately controls the purse strings, and he’s given Beane seemingly free reign to spend as big as necessary this offseason in an effort to sustain the Bills’ current run of success and take it to the next level.’
Buffalo Bills teammates react to James Cook's 4-year extension
‘“I’m really excited for him,” Johnson said. “See him with a little fresh legs, got a little extra to him today, so, I’m happy for him.”’
Bills franchise value continues to climb, now at nearly $6 billion
‘The Bills have now quadrupled in value since owner Terry Pegula bought the team for $1.4 billion in 2014.’
James Cook signs contract extension with Bills: What we know
‘Cook, is not exactly the most talkative player on the team, did sit down in front of reporters after practice wearing a big smile for most of the session.’
Bills head to Chicago severely shorthanded at WR: 4 observations from practice
‘“Yeah, you get a little bit … there is some level of frustration,” he said. “You always deal with things this time of year or through the course of a season and you adjust. That’s what we as coaches do and you can only control what you can control and in some ways same for the player. That pairing up is critical, probably more than any position on the field, offensively, defensively. If we want to be a good defense, you’ve got to have two safeties that can play football for you.”’
Buffalo Bills, James Cook agree on new four-year contract extension
‘In the end, the fourth-year running back and the Bills met at $12 million per season. The only two NFL running backs with more guaranteed money than Cook are All-Pro Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and rookie Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty, who signed a fully guaranteed rookie deal in May.’
How the Buffalo Bills and James Cook finally landed on new contract
‘Cook played it cool for the cameras, but the uncertainty about his contract status affected him. He worked off to the side at the beginning of his hold-in but opted not to attend practice in any capacity from Aug. 4 until the Bills’ preseason opener. Cook took part in warm-ups before the Giants game but told the team he wouldn’t play.’
Jordan Poyer’s blunt five-word response about Dolphins jersey has Bills fans in stitches
‘“I don’t even want that,” said the safety.’
Cook, Bills agree to four-year extension
‘The new deal is set to pay Cook up to $48 million with $30 million in guarantees.’
Bills, James Cook end months-long contract saga by agreeing to 4-year extension
‘As the Buffalo Bills and running back James Cook were embroiled in a contract standoff, it seemed the two sides were getting close to a deal over the last week.’
Training camp observations: Bills safeties Cole Bishop, Taylor Rapp returned to practice in full
‘The Buffalo Bills got their starting safeties back.’