US EditionRunning back James Cook's contract standoff with Bills reaches 3rd practice
BUFFALO BILLS TRAINING CAMP, AUG 6 – James Cook seeks a $15 million annual raise after tying a team rushing touchdown record, skipping third straight practice amid stalled contract talks before the season opener.
- At training camp, James Cook skipped his third consecutive practice on Wednesday despite agreeing on at least one contract term with the Buffalo Bills.
- Amid the contract impasse, Cook sought a new deal during the offseason, citing his 16 rushing touchdowns that tied the 2024 team record, while the Bills resisted.
- Amid the financial dispute, Cook's guaranteed demands are between $11 to $12.5 million, and he disputes seeking a $15 million annual deal, earned by only three NFL running backs.
- Team officials say, with less than five weeks until the season opener, Bills players and coaches insist Cook's absence hasn't caused a distraction.
- Looking forward, neither Cook nor the Bills can predict how long he will decline practice, and the team hopes to resolve his contract before the season starts.
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