Bills general manager Brandon Beane gives update on James Cook's status at start of offseason program
James Cook's status for the 2024 season is up in the air due to his contract disputes with the Buffalo Bills front office. And with the start of the team's offseason program on Tuesday, it came as no surprise that Cook was nowhere to be found. General manager Brandon Beane confirmed so to reporters, saying that […]
James Cook's status for the 2024 season is up in the air due to his contract disputes with the Buffalo Bills front office.
And with the start of the team's offseason program on Tuesday, it came as no surprise that Cook was nowhere to be found. General manager Brandon Beane confirmed so to reporters, saying that Cook is not at the team's facilities.
"Can't tell you when he's definitely coming or not," Beane said. "I mean, it's voluntary."
Cook has made it clear that he is looking for a new contract, but not just any ordinary deal. The running back has stated that he wants $15 million per year.
However, at the 2025 Annual League Meetings, Beane gave an update on the situation.
“His reps have put it out there that we did talk, so that's not anything new," Beane said when asked about Cook's contract situation. "It didn't lead to anything as far as closing in on a deal, so we moved on to the guys that we were all on the same page with. I don’t see us getting something done anytime soon. We’re onto the draft."
"Just because we don’t get something done this year doesn’t mean we can’t get something done before he’s a free agent," Beane added.
So far this offseason, the Bills have given extensions to quarterback Josh Allen, defensive end Greg Rousseau, cornerback Christian Benford, wide receiver Khalil Shakir, and linebacker Terrel Bernard.
So without a deal for Cook, it's unclear what his future is like in Buffalo.
