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Buffalo Bills and James Cook Deadlocked Over $15M-A-Year Extension

Prevented by salary cap constraints from advancing talks, the Bills are leaning on Ray Davis as an alternative starter should Cook hold out.

Overview

  • Cook’s back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and league-leading 16 rushing touchdowns in 2024 underpin his demand for roughly $15 million a year.
  • Entering the final year of his rookie contract, Cook holds leverage for a long-term extension or could face a franchise tag scenario.
  • Despite sitting out voluntary workouts, Cook attended mandatory minicamp in June to avoid fines and demonstrate commitment.
  • Ray Davis, who logged 442 rushing yards and three touchdowns as a rookie, has impressed coaches with noticeable gains in both running and pass game.
  • Offensive coordinator Joe Brady affirmed that Davis could carry the load as a lead back, ensuring depth if Cook opts out of training camp.