US EditionBrandon Beane says negotiations between Bills, James Cook have been tabled for now
- Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane has been actively working on contract extensions this offseason, including deals with Greg Rousseau, Terrel Bernard, Khalil Shakir, Christian Benford, and Josh Allen.
- James Cook, the Bills' running back, desires a new contract as he enters the final year of his rookie deal, set to earn $5.2 million in 2025.
- Cook is coming off a career year in 2024, where he had 1,009 rushing yards, 16 rushing touchdowns , 32 receptions, and two receiving touchdowns, but he is seeking a reported $15 million per year, a figure the Bills may not be willing to meet immediately.
- Cook reportedly wants $15 million annually, which would place him among the highest-paid running backs in the league, behind only Christian McCaffrey, but Beane stated that initial contract talks did not progress, and he is hesitant to discuss contract details publicly.
- Although Beane expressed his appreciation for Cook and his accomplishments, he indicated that the Bills are not currently focused on negotiating a deal with Cook and are instead concentrating on other priorities, implying that Cook will likely enter the final year of his contract without an extension.
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