The Buffalo Bills and their star running back, James Cook, find themselves at an impasse as contract extension talks remain stalled. With Cook entering the final year of his rookie contract, the situation has raised questions about his future with the team.
Reports from Ian Rapoport suggest that Cook is seeking a lucrative deal worth $15 million per year, a figure that the Bills are hesitant to meet due to salary cap constraints. As a result, they are not on good terms right now.
Because of this, the team has prioritized other extensions, leaving Cook’s negotiations on hold until after the 2025 NFL Draft. This new report came as a shock, given Cook’s impressive last season, where he recorded 1,009 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns.
"The James Cook situation in Buffalo isn't great right now but he will play for the Bills next year..
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 4, 2025
I know the negotiations didn't go great but the Bills would still like to have him in the future..
As of right know they're not in a great place"@RapSheet #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/sWNcKMDbPp
Reflecting on the situation, Rapoport said on The Pat McAfee Show, “The James Cook situation in Buffalo isn’t great right now, but he will play for the Bills next year. I know the negotiations didn’t go great, but the Bills would still like to have him in the future. As of right now, they’re not in a great place.”
Fans react to James Cook and Bills negotiation report
Fans are reacting strongly to the James Cook negotiation with the Buffalo Bills. Some fans are supporting Cook, while others believe the Bills should consider other options through the draft or NFL trades.
@Dadgelos noted, “He’s gonna be half in half out to save himself or go all out for a contract.”
He’s gonna be half in half out to save himself or go all out for a contract
— Silvio (@Dadgelos) April 4, 2025
@Buddyboybets noted it as “Tense situation.”
Tense situation
— Buddy Boy Bets (@Buddyboybets) April 4, 2025
@PatriciaBr1120 added, “I understand he wants his pay day.. But why bring this all out in the open .. negotiate behind closed doors it’s not a good look at all.”
I understand he wants his pay day.. But why bring this all out in the open .. negotiate behind closed doors it’s not a good look at all..
— Jersey girl 20 ❤️🌹 (@PatriciaBr1120) April 4, 2025
@JBills1134029 said, “He has basically zero leverage.”
He has basically zero leverage.
— J Bills (@JBills1134029) April 5, 2025
@monclairemusic explained, “A guy that is under contract, who wants top 3 money at his position but isn’t a top 3 player at his position, is upset about not getting offered top 3 money … got it!”
A guy that is under contract, who wants top 3 money at his position but isn’t a top 3 player at his position, is upset about not getting offered top 3 money … got it!
— MonClaire (@monclairemusic) April 5, 2025
@Pickoll15 added, “His brother did same thing and was worthless after that. He is still bouncing teams like a pinball in the machine. Trade Him now. While he has value. After next year he declines. Cook number 1 showed us this.”
His brother did same thing and was worthless after that. He is still bouncing teams like a pinball in the machine. Trade Him now. While he has value. After next year he declines. Cook number 1 showed us this.
— Lee Collins (@Pickoll15) April 8, 2025
@EdleyA_M11 commented, “Man that sucks. I don’t understand why it has to be this way. Take the 11m and being on a contender. You really wanna play for the Jags in a year?”
Man that sucks. I don’t understand why it has to be this way. Take the 11m and being on a contender. You really wanna play for the Jags in a year?
— The one where Josh Allen Lifts a Lombardi (@EdleyA_M11) April 4, 2025
@billzilla72 wrote, “He’s selling it, cuz when the Bills do pony up, he’s gonna buy a bigger one.”
He's selling it, cuz when the Bills do pony up, he's gonna buy a bigger one.
— Bill Nield (@billzilla72) April 4, 2025
