Overview
- James Cook returned to full participation in Bills practice on Aug. 12, concluding a hold-in that began on Aug. 3 during training camp.
- General manager Brandon Beane announced the four-year extension on Aug. 13, a deal reported to be worth $48 million with $30 million guaranteed.
- The Athletic was the first outlet to report the agreement before the team confirmed the financial terms.
- Cook’s leverage stemmed from his 2024 season in which he co-led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns.
- The extension builds on the Bills’ recent roster-retention strategy under Beane, which has secured several core offensive contributors to multiyear deals.