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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.

Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis sneaks into the end zone for a touchdown during first half action during the Buffalo Bills divisional game against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 19, 2025.

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.