Plus, the Bills bring back a pivotal member of their offensive line.
Running back James Cook is under contract with the Buffalo Bills through the 2025 NFL season, and following a 2024 campaign where he eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards and tied for the league lead in rushing touchdowns (16), Cook was named to his second consecutive Pro Bowl.
But earlier this week, Cook took to Instagram to publicly lobby for a new contract at $15 million per season, which would rank second in the NFL in terms of annual salary behind only Christian McCaffrey at $19 million per season.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining Cook’s case to receive a massive payday with the Bills.
RB James Cook reveals goals for a contract extension
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook wants a contract extension, and he is sharing that information publicly, making his case to become the league’s second-highest-paid running back.
The problem for Cook is that every one of the top five highest-paid backs is an every-down back, while Cook played just 48% of the Bills’ snaps this year.
We discuss whether Cook is worth that much money, whether the Bills would be wise to dole out that kind of contract for a running back, and why general manager Brandon Beane and the Bills are facing a difficult decision when it comes to keeping their talented RB happy.
- Bills RB James Cook indicates he’s seeking $15 million per year on an extension – NFL.com
- Should the Buffalo Bills give James Cook a contract worth $15M per season? – WKBW
- Buffalo Bills star may have revealed how much he wants in next contract – newyorkupstate.com
- Bills running back James Cook wants $15 million per year – NBC Sports
- Bills Mailbag: What to make of James Cook’s contract request – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- James Cook’s pitch for $15M per year should give the Bills pause: Here’s why – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills must be realistic while deciding on James Cook contract extension – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Positional analysis: Will Bills pay James Cook? Looking ahead to a long offseason | thedailynewsonline.com
- Bills running back James Cook indicates he wants $15M per year contract – Democrat & Chronicle
Bills set to hire new special teams coordinator
After firing Matthew Smiley, the Bills appear set to hire Chris Tabor, who is considered one of the best special teams coordinators in the NFL.
- Buffalo Bills hire big name to fill special teams coordinator job – newyorkupstate.com
- NFL source: Bills set to hire Chris Tabor as special teams coordinator – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Report: Bills to hire former Panthers interim HC Chris Tabor as special teams coordinator | wgrz.com
- Report: Bills to hire Tabor as special teams coordinator – WGR 550
- Report: Bills name new special teams coordinator. What to know about the hire – Democrat & Chronicle
Key reserve OL Alec Anderson coming back
The Bills relied on Alec Anderson as a sixth offensive lineman more than any other team in the league, and Anderson will return to Buffalo for at least one more season after signing a one-year contract.
- Bills re-sign a key piece of their ‘jumbo’ package, bringing back their sixth offensive lineman – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills re-sign OL Alec Anderson to one-year deal – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills OL Alec Anderson signs exclusive rights free agent tender – NBC Sports
- NFL news roundup: Bills re-sign OL Alec Anderson to one-year deal; Vikings’ C.J. Ham undergoes procedure – NFL.com
Even more Bills news
We revisit the most memorable moments from Josh Allen’s MVP season, learn how the Bills were once again one of the NFL’s most healthiest teams, explore the top moments from the playoffs, and more!
- Jay Skurski: My 17 most memorable moments covering Josh Allen, from the draft to his MVP honor – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Ryan O’Halloran: A decade ago, Allen’s road to NFL MVP started at Wyoming – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills once again ranked among top 10 in fewest injuries during season – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- NFL’s best playoff moments 2025: Game-winning doink, Super Bowl birthday pick six – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Buffalo Bills had a deep draft class in 2022. It’s almost time for them to pay up – Democrat & Chronicle
- SportsCenter and SVP Celebrate Slick Rick! – BuffaloBills.com
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