US EditionBills' RB Cook Ends Standoff, Gets New Deal
Cook secured a four-year, $48 million extension with $30 million guaranteed after a breakout 18-touchdown 2024 season, making him one of the highest-paid running backs in the NFL.
- On Wednesday, James Cook finalized a contract extension with the Buffalo Bills, securing a deal worth $48 million over four years and officially ending his recent hold-in.
- The hold-in followed contract negotiations during which Cook sought $15 million per year after his breakout 2024 season with 16 rushing touchdowns.
- Cook ended his holdout and rejoined the team’s workout session on Tuesday, a move confirmed by head coach Sean McDermott.
- General manager Brandon Beane said, "We got it across the finish line," and Cook stated, "We got it done, so let's go play football," highlighting team unity.
- The extension secures Cook as a core offensive player with $30 million guaranteed, reflecting the Bills' commitment to their ascending young talents ahead of the Sept. 7 season opener.
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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook agrees to 4-year, $48M extension
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract extension. The pact includes $30 million guaranteed, the most paid to a running back in the last five years. Cook, 25, was entering the final year of his rookie contract. He reported to training camp on Tuesday in uniform to fully participate, ending a four-day hold-in. He also missed the Bills’ first preseason game. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on X: “A deal …
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Kearney HubBills' RB Cook ends standoff, gets new deal
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — After securing a big payday and a four-year deal to stay with the Buffalo Bills, running back James Cook couldn't hide his satisfaction.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After securing a big payday with a four-year contract to remain with the Buffalo Bills, running back James Cook couldn't hide his satisfaction.
Bills RB James Cook ends contract standoff by agreeing to four-year deal
Bills running back James Cook has ended his contract standoff by signing a four-year deal, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane said. Cook’s deal will pay him $48 million over the four years, two people with knowledge of the agreement confirmed…
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