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Buffalo Bills and James Cook Remain Deadlocked Over Contract

Skipping mandatory minicamp, Cook faces fines under the collective bargaining agreement without a new contract.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 19: James Cook #4 of the Buffalo Bills scores a touchdown in the second quarter against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York.
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Overview

  • Cook has not moved closer to his $15 million per year extension demand and will miss mandatory minicamp beginning June 10.
  • Adam Schefter reports Cook has disconnected from Buffalo, listing his house for sale and showing no plans to return soon.
  • Bills management cites salary cap constraints after extending teammates from the 2022 draft class.
  • Under the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement, Cook risks escalating fines for missing mandatory practices and training camp.
  • With talks stalled, the Bills may consider trading Cook before the start of the 2025 season.