Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract extension. The pact includes $30 million guaranteed, the most paid to a running back in the last five years.
Cook, 25, was entering the final year of his rookie contract. He reported to training camp on Tuesday in uniform to fully participate, ending a four-day hold-in. He also missed the Bills’ first preseason game.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on X: “A deal has been reached: Two-time Pro Bowl RB James Cook and the Buffalo Bills reached agreement a contract extension, per his agents Zac Hiller and Matt Leist of LAA. The deal includes the most guaranteed money for a running back in the last five years.”
The Pro-Bowl, fourth-year running back totaled a career-high 1,567 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns over 17 games in 2023. He totaled 1,267 yards from scrimmage and scored 18 times, including a league-high and franchise record-tying 16 rushing touchdowns, over 16 starts in 2024.
The Bills will participate in a joint practice on Friday with the Chicago Bears in Chicago, with the Bears set to host the Bills in their second preseason game at 8 p.m. EDT Sunday. The Bills’ preseason finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take place on Aug. 23 in Tampa, Fla.
The Bills’ regular season opener vs. the Baltimore Ravens will take place on Sept. 7 in Orchard Park, N.Y.
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