‘The star running back led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns in 2024, and he has made it very known that he wants to get extended, and has hinted that he wants $15 million per season. Speaking at the NFL owners meetings, Bills general manager said that the Bills are done with contract extensions for the year and they are “on to the draft.” This immediately led to questions wondering what’s next with Cook and the Bills. Will he get extended next offseason? Will he get tagged and eventually walk in free agency? Or will the Bills explore a trade for the running back who wants his money?’
BillsBeat - April 1, 2025
Bills head coach Sean McDermott gives insight into plan to keep Joey Bosa healthy
‘”I sent [the training and strength coaches] a text,” McDermott said. “I think it was that night or the next morning, and I just said ‘listen, this is some of the background – let’s get out in front of it. We’ve had success before in taking guys who maybe had an injury history and have helped them… that’s the piece we can control. The durability piece, sometimes, rears it’s ugly head no matter what you do.”‘
McDermott says Bills need Javon Solomon and DeWayne Carter to play big roles in 2025
‘Solomon, a fifth-round pick last year out of Troy, was primarily a special teams contributor last season. He only saw action on defense in eleven games, but flashed at times, showing both speed and power off the edge, finishing with 2.0 sacks.’
How far along are the Bills with ticket sales for their new stadium?
‘”It’s an exciting time. About 70% of the lower bowl is sold through. We’re on sale in the upper level. The premium seats are already sold out, sweets are basically sold out. Things are progressing well,” stated Gueli.’
'We want it to be a destination': What could the area around the new Buffalo Bills stadium look like?
‘“This is a big investment; this is the biggest construction project in the history of Buffalo and we want to make sure it goes right,” Guelli said. “I think the most important thing is when you build, let’s make sure whatever goes up around it allows us to execute and make sure the fan experience is at a high level.”’
Why Sean McDermott wants to see tush push banned
‘“Even though there’s not significant data out there to this point, my biggest concern is the health and safety of the players,” McDermott said. “It’s added force, number one, and then the posture of the players.”’
BillsBeat - March 31, 2025
Buffalo Bills change defensively? Young players to be counted on immediately
‘The strategy is based on multiple levels of necessity, both immediate and long-term.’
Brandon Beane says negotiations between Bills, James Cook have been tabled for now
‘“I’m not sharing anything new. It didn’t lead to anything, as far as closing in on a deal,” he said. “So we moved on to the guys that we were more on the same page with.”’
Need is clear at one position, but Bills won't say it's a focus in first round of draft
‘“Well, that’s a point of emphasis for us, like it is probably for most teams, building a defensive line to where we need to have it,” McDermott said. “That’s a position we value greatly.”’
Did James Cook’s negotiation tactics backfire? Bills GM gives extension update
‘Beane said that he had conversations with Cook’s representatives earlier this offseason, but the two sides weren’t close enough to close in on a deal.’
Beane on potential extension for Bills RB Cook: "I don't see us doing any deals anytime soon."
‘”It didn’t lead to anything, as far as, you know, closing in on a deal,” said Beane regarding his meetings with Cook’s representation. “And so we moved on to the guys that, you know, we were more on the same page with. And you know, at this point, we’re on to the draft once we got (cornerback Christian Benford) done. We’re going to — I don’t see us doing any deals anytime soon.”‘
Report: Bills going 'above and beyond' to host NFL Draft
‘”Bills COO Pete Guelli tells me the organization has been in constant contact with the league, expressing interest in hosting either the 2028 or 2029 NFL Draft (he said he thinks 2029 might be more realistic based on work/timeline, but wouldn’t rule out 2028),” Capaccio said on X. “They’ll be sending a group to Green Bay this April to see how they do, considering it’s a smaller market with a lot of similarities.”‘
Bills GM Brandon Beane reveals thoughtful gift he received Josh Allen
‘”He did send me something nice this time,” Beane said. “So I appreciate it. He sent me some Pappy’s, so it was good.”‘
Bills latest big splash is a great sign for James Cook contract extension
‘Bills general manager Brandon Beane told the Fitz and Whit podcast that he didn’t have much information to give them on potential deals for Benford and Cook when he appeared on the show a few weeks ago. With the Benford deal getting done, that is a clear sign that Cook’s deal could be getting done soon, as well.’
Bills GM gives passive-aggressive update on James Cook $15 million contract extension
‘”We moved on to the guys that we were more on the same page with,” Beane said. “At this point, it’s about the draft.”‘