Overview

• NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported that Cook will join Buffalo’s training camp on July 22 despite not securing a new deal.
• His offseason holdout included skipping voluntary workouts and listing his home for sale to increase leverage in contract talks.
• He posted 1,009 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on 207 carries, plus 32 receptions for 258 yards and two scores in 2024.
• The team has vetted alternatives such as rookie Ray Davis and retains the option to apply the franchise tag if negotiations stall.
• Cook’s actual workload during camp and beyond remains uncertain, and the contract outcome will influence Buffalo’s pursuit of a Super Bowl title.