The Buffalo Bills are heading into an important 2025 NFL season. After being so close to the Super Bowl in recent years, the window of contention is still open.
Last season, the Bills came up just short in the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs. They made a few moves this offseason to change up the roster, but there are major questions that still need to be answered.
One of those questions happens to involve running back James Cook.
Throughout the course of the 2025 offseason, Buffalo and Cook have been unable to come closer on a contract extension. It seems the Bills are not willing to pay what Cook is demanding.
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Due to their lack of progress towards a new deal, there has been major tension between the two parties. Many believe that they will part ways following the upcoming season.
Even though there are major differences between Cook and Buffalo, a major update was revealed on the playmaker on Tuesday.
Despite being involved in a contract dispute, Cook showed up to the team's mandatory minicamp, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.
"Source: Bills RB James Cook, who has been seeking a new contract this off-season, is in attendance for today's mandatory minicamp," Schefter wrote on X.
Cook was a massive part of the Bills' offense last season. His presence took a lot of pressure off of superstar quarterback Josh Allen and the passing game.
In the 16 games he played in 2024, Cook carried the football 207 times for 1,009 yards and 16 touchdowns. He also caught 32 passes for 258 yards and another two touchdowns.
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Perhaps the two sides could still work out a new deal before the 2025 season. It would take compromise from both sides, but Cook clearly still values being a part of the team. Many players in his situation have decided to hold out in search of a new deal.
At just 25 years old, Cook is just getting started. He's just now entering his prime and will have a chance to be a star in the backfield wherever he plays for years to come.
Fans in Buffalo will be watching this situation as the 2025 season continues to draw closer. Hopefully, the two sides are able to work something out and pursue a championship this year.
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