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James Cook Contract Looks Even Better for Bills after Latest RB Extension

Buffalo Bills On SI·Colin Richey·23 days ago
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When Brandon Beane signed James Cook to an extension last offseason, Bills Mafia was divided. Some praised Beane for locking up a starter that the organization drafted and developed, ending his holdout from training camp. Others were taken aback by the four-year, $46 million price tag he commanded, despite playing a non-premium position. Cook responded by winning the NFL rushing title in 2025. On Friday, it was reported that the New York Jets agreed to terms with running back Breece Hall on a three-year, $47.75 million deal, making him the third-highest paid RB in the NFL by average annual value (AAV). Top RBs by AAV The only backs ahead of Hall in AAV are Saquon Barkley at $20.6 million and Christian McCaffrey at $19 million. Bills fans won't see Cook's name very high on the AAV list. In fact, he has now been pushed outside of the Top 10 entirely after new deals for Hall, Kenneth Walker and Travis Etienne this offseason, along with Jeremiyah Love being drafted third overall in the 2026 NFL draft.…

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