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4 Takeaways: James Cook Talks Contract, Injuries on Defense, OL Opportunity, More From Bills Training Camp
ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK, JUL 24 – James Cook fully participates in Buffalo Bills training camp while negotiating a contract extension in the final year of his rookie deal, team managing multiple roster injuries.
- Running back James Cook fully participated in the Buffalo Bills' first training camp session on July 23, 2025, at St. John Fisher University amid ongoing contract extension talks.
- Cook's attendance follows a lack of progress in negotiations, with general manager Brandon Beane acknowledging, "We just couldn't make it work," but expressing hope for a future deal.
- Cook emphasized his commitment to winning this season and cited quarterback Josh Allen, the fan base, and the Bills organization as reasons he wants to stay in Buffalo despite contract uncertainty.
- He expressed confidence to reporters that a lucrative contract will be finalized by the time his rookie deal ends, stating that he deserves to receive what he wants and needs, regardless of where the agreement takes place.
- Cook's full participation and strong performance at camp could increase his leverage for a contract extension, either with the Bills or potentially elsewhere if a deal is not reached.
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Bills' James Cook firm on contract demands at training camp: 'I deserve what I want'
James Cook, reportedly seeking $15 million annually, attends Bills training camp while maintaining his position on contract talks despite having one year left on his rookie deal.
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Bills RB James Cook is confident he’ll get his big payday next year, in Buffalo or elsewhere
By JOHN WAWROW PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — James Cook had no second thoughts about reporting for training camp despite the lack of progress in the Buffalo Bills running back’s bid to land a lucrative contract extension. One way or another, Cook is confident he’s going to get his big payday once his current deal expires after the season. “I mean, however it happens, it’s going to get done, wherever it happens,” Cook said Thursday following the second …
4 takeaways: James Cook talks contract, injuries on defense, OL opportunity, more from Bills training camp
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills held their second training camp practice on a breezy Thursday with the temperature approaching 90 degrees at St. John Fisher University. Here are some WIVB News 4 takeaways from the day, which included media availabilities with offensive coordinator Joe Brady and running back James Cook. Proving his worth 'wherever' it's valued Buffalo's top tailback displayed his game-breaking ability in turning a short pass …
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