Starting with a high number is the oldest trick in the book when it comes to negotiating, and $15M is definitely a high number. If the Bills and Cook can agree to an extension, that cap number will most likely land somewhere in between the $5.6M he’s due in 2025 and the $15M that he’s asking for. What that number will be remains to be seen.
The Buffalo Bills 2024 season went through a roller coaster of emotions, seeing their superstar quarterback Josh Allen put on a sensational display in each week of the team. However, the Bills
James Cook believes he's worth $15 million per season, but despite two fine seasons, the Bills running back probably isn't going to get that.
Cook averaged just shy of 13 carries per game in his second Pro Bowl season, a number that ballooned to 17.7 in the playoffs. In the Bills' deciding AFC championship game, Cook had just 13 carries, tallying 85 yards and two touchdowns.
Cook is coming off a strong campaign, and he is entering the final season of his original four-year rookie deal.
A contract extension up in the air with Buffalo, Pro Bowl running back James Cook appeared on NightCap with Shannon Sharpe, where he reiterated his value.
The Buffalo Bills' running back James Cook has doubled down on his desire for a new and improved contract. Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has doubled down on wanting to be one of the highest-paid backs in football this offseason.