James Cook, Bills agree to terms on four-year, $48 million contract extension

James Cook returned to practice on Tuesday. On Wednesday, he earned a big-money extension.

The Buffalo Bills and Cook have agreed to terms on a four-year, $48 million contract extension with $30 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported, per sources informed of the deal.

Bills general manager Brandon Beane confirmed Cook’s deal through the 2029 season in a news conference later Wednesday.

’’We want to draft and develop and re-sign,’’ Beane said. ’’You guys know all the money we’ve doled out this offseason. This is another draft pick that we’re proud of and excited to extend.

’’Fortunately, late last night, we got it across the finish line.’’

The $12 million per year in new-money average is a significant boost over the $5.271 million in base salary the running back was set to make in the final year of his rookie contract. Cook is now tied for the sixth-highest-paid running back in the NFL.

’’I just want to spend the rest of my career here and be here forever" Cook told team reporter Maddy Glab upon signing the deal.

Cook averaged a career-high 4.9 yards per tote last year, ranking sixth-most in the NFL (min. 150 carries).

By: Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer