Buffalo and star running back James Cook agreed to a four-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday — a deal worth a reported $48 million with $30 million guaranteed, NFL Network reported. It puts an end to a strange hold-in situation for the 25-year-old as he pushed to be paid like one of the league’s top backs.

James Cook is back. The Bills running back signed a four-year contract extension worth up to $48 million. Cook's $30 million guaranteed is one of the highest figures in the league for running backs.

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.