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the Bills front office probably can't be more relieved the Cook extension got done when it did, in August 2025. The $15.2M Cook received in his four-year, $46M deal is now the 17th-highest among running backs. Oh yeah, and Cook led the NFL in rushing in 2026
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Cook's $15.2M guaranteed is 17th among RBs; he led NFL in rushing in 2026.

James Cook signed a four-year, $46M extension in August 2025 with $15.2M fully guaranteed, now the 17th-highest among running backs. Given recent market moves—Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor received $37.5M and $19.3M fully guaranteed respectively—the Bills front office is likely relieved Cook's extension got done when it did. Cook led the NFL in rushing in 2026 and has yet to reach 1,000 career touches in the NFL. Verdict: Success.

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