James Cook, Brandon Beane and Buffalo Bills

Bills' GM Brandon Beane prefers RB James Cook drop negotiating tactic
James Cook isn't known for being outspoken, so the Buffalo Bills' starting running back may have surprised folks when he publicized his contract desires on an Instagram live stream. Cook, a 2022 second-round draft pick entering the final season of his rookie contract,
Bills GM Brandon Beane Addresses James Cook Contract Update
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane has made it clear he wants to keep James Cook, but the money has to be right.
Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane talks Shakir deal, James Cook, & offseason
As the NFL Combine begins in Indianapolis 7 Sports caught up with Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane for a one-on-one interview.
'James speaks from the heart': Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane addresses James Cook demands
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane spoke with reporters at the NFL Combine on Tuesday and addressed the recent demand from James Cook.
Bills Armed With 2 Weapons In James Cook Contract Controversy
It is now no secret that Buffalo Bills running back James Cook wants a new and improved contract as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. But with the price tag that he wants, around $15 million APY,
Bills Mailbag: What to make of James Cook's contract request
A resurgence of running backs in the NFL has happened at a good time for Buffalo Bills RB James Cook, who plays a position with a short shelf life and should look to cash in when he hits free agency,
James Cook's pitch for $15M per year should give the Bills pause: Here's why
James Cook believes he's worth $15 million per season, but despite two fine seasons, the Bills running back probably isn't going to get that.
Brandon Beane explains what makes Bills' WR Khalil Shakir 'true Buffalonian'
The 2022 fifth-round draft pick has grown from a rarely-used rookie into quarterback Josh Allen's most-reliable target, and the Bills have rewarded him as such. Shortly after news of Shakir's four-year contract extension surfaced, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane addressed reporters at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
James Cook makes his pitch as Bills examine running back room
Cook is coming off a strong campaign, and he is entering the final season of his original four-year rookie deal.
Bills' James Cook stirs pot with early offseason contract demand
They drafted backs like Devin Singletary (2019) and Zack Moss (2020), later selecting James Cook (2022) and Ray Davis (2022), and also traded for talent like Nyheim Hines (2022), and added Ty Johnson in free agency (2023).
RB James Cook addresses asking price on Bills extension
James Cook hinted at an asking price of $15MM per season on an extension. The Bills’ top running back has since spoken about his extension situation.
Bills agree to 4-year contract extension with receiver Khalil Shakir
Buffalo Bills receiver Khalil Shakir has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth up to $60.2 million that locks him up ...
Bills’ 2025 NFL Combine preview: Super Bowl aspirations, James Cook, and WR need
NFL Scouting Combine has arrived, and with it is the beginning of the Bills’ offseason march toward the goal they’ve been ...
Sean McDermott shares positive insights on James Cook situation
Even though the James Cook contract situation may seem to be escalating, Cooks is in Head Coach Sean McDermott's good graces.