Exploring a Fair Contract Extension for Buffalo Bills RB James Cook

Considering all of the necessary factors to determine a fair salary for James Cook.

James Cook has emerged for the Buffalo Bills over the last two seasons and is now eligible for a contract extension. While he is under contract for 2025, as it’s the final year of his rookie deal, Cook appears to be leveraging his production over the last two seasons to become one of the NFL’s highest-paid running backs. In a limited-resource environment like the NFL, there are several factors to consider in what is fair for both Cook and the Bills.

Let’s explore all the dynamics in play and how Buffalo should approach the possibility of an extension. Please note that this is an informational piece but also an opinion piece. We may disagree on the recommendation, but I hope you can respect the process behind arriving at the conclusion that I arrived at.