Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is thankful for his teammates this offseason. Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is present at training camp and is still awaiting his new contract as the saga continues to drag on.

The James Cook saga continues for the Buffalo Bills as 2025 training camp is now well underway. As expected, Cook has reported for duty despite his search for a new contract from the Bills. Cook's entering the final year of his current deal and wants to get paid well.

The Buffalo Bills' starting RB made contract demands on social media this past offseason, and he directly addressed the issue at training camp

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook can carry the "check, please" approach through training camp because of his confidence level a big payday is coming soon.

Last season with the Bills, Cook was a huge part of the elite offense the team put together. He carried the football 207 times in 16 games for 1,009 yards and 16 touchdowns, averaging 4.9 yards per carry. He also caught 32 passes for 258 yards and two scores.

Cook delivered a strong message to the Bills about his desire for a new contract at training camp on Thursday.

Now, as Buffalo gets ready to be on the field, head coach Sean McDermott told reporters on Wednesday morning that he anticipates Cook will practice. “He’s ready to go ,” McDermott said, via Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.