Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has been a training camp hold-in with No. 4 wanting a new contract before stepping foot on the practice field, and so far, he's been a bystander. Cook didn't even participate in warm-ups prior to the first preseason game against the New York Giants as he still awaited a new contract.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/bills as Bills' James Cook another example of Brandon Beane's mantra. Do a quick Google search for, "draft. develop. re-sign", and you'll likely see Buffalo Bills' general manager Brandon Beane's name in the results.

Cook tied the franchise record for most rushing touchdowns in a single season with 16 in 2024, and reached the 1,000-yard mark for a second straight season. He became Buffalo’s go-to early-down runner over the last two seasons and helped transform the Bills’ rushing attack into an incredibly efficient unit.