James Cook

Bills general manager Brandon Beane told reporters that he does not see them “getting something done anytime soon” on a potential James Cook extension.

Beane adds that signing Cook to a new deal “before he’s a free agent” in 2026 is still possible, but it sounds like contract talks have officially been tabled for now. Cook and his camp previously attempted to negotiate through public means, including a social media post in which Cook requested $15 million per year. The Bills probably aren’t going to pay a back who they don’t use on all three downs that kind of money, though it’s possible a huge 2025 could change their minds.