Buffalo Bills Lock up James Cook With $46 Million Extension

Cook’s new contract ranks second in total value among NFL running backs, trailing only Josh Jacobs.

James Cook #4 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 10, 2023. Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is ready to get back to work after signing his big extension.

The Bills’ 2022 second-round pick, Cook was looking for a payday after two thousand-yard rushing seasons. He sat out of voluntary workouts with the team and did not practice for several days while negotiations were ongoing. He returned to practice on Tuesday and signed a four-year, $46 million extension with the team on Wednesday.