Cook and the Bills "aren't close" to an agreement on an extension, and it's unclear if the running back will hold out of mandatory minicamp, which begins Tuesday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports. Wolfe describes extension negotiations between the two sides as "a stalemate" and suggests that Cook could hold out of minicamp, which would likely result in a fine. The star running back already missed OTAs in both April and May, though those workouts were voluntary as opposed to the upcoming mandatory camp. Cook is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is seeking an extension after racking up a career-high 16 rushing touchdowns and adding two receiving TDs across 16 regular-season games last year.
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passing yards
3731rushing yards
1009receiving yards
821tackles
65interceptions
2Passing
name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG J. Allen,QB1730748363.6%3,731219.52861463101.4M. Trubisky,QB9192673.1%17919.92000117.3M. White,QB131127.3%2828.0000039.6Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD K. Shakir,WR15242.020.30100J. Allen,QB171025315.23031.21252752R. Gilliam,FB15372.340.50011C. Samuel,WR145142.871.00010K. Coleman,WR13199.090.70000M. Trubisky,QB91710.180.10101T. Johnson,RB17412135.21912.510713R. Davis,RB171134423.92326.0302125J. Cook,RB162071,0094.96563.11613748Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD A. Cooper,WR820322971523037.154.014T. Shavers,WR311696916923.071.01K. Shakir,WR15761008211145254.7597.035J. Allen,QB170070170.47.00D. Knox,TE1622333111413919.494.012C. Samuel,WR143146253813818.1160.09K. Coleman,WR1329575561946442.8215.022M. Hollins,WR1731503781254422.290.025T. Johnson,RB1718252841634116.7170.014R. Davis,RB1717191891136311.1164.08D. Kincaid,TE1344754481022934.5274.023Z. Davidson,TE21255052.52.00J. Cook,RB163238258822816.1260.01462926130194.36.01Q. Morris,TE16583671142.322.03Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD A. Johnson, DT15 7 12 19 0.5 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 J. Phillips, DT7 4 1 5 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 K. Jonathan, DE1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Jones, DT16 11 12 23 2.5 12 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Z. Logue, DT2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Elam, CB13 17 8 25 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 T. Rapp, SAF14 48 34 82 0 0 2 6 2 0 1 0 0 D. Williams, LB17 65 49 114 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 3 0 J. Allen, QB17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Ankou, DT2 1 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Johnson, CB12 42 23 65 1 1 1 5 2 0 1 1 0 D. Hamlin, SAF14 61 27 88 0 0 2 5 2 0 0 1 0 A. Epenesa, DE17 23 16 39 6 46 8 2 0 0 2 0 0 R. Gilliam, FB15 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Bernard, LB13 55 49 104 1 6 5 3 2 0 0 1 0 R. Ferguson, LS17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Samuel, WR14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Coleman, WR13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Andreessen, LB13 9 11 20 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Morrow, LB11 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Benford, CB15 49 14 63 1 8 3 10 2 0 2 1 0 M. Milano, LB4 7 9 16 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 D. Smoot, DE11 12 4 16 1.5 1.5 5 1 0 0 2 0 0 B. Codrington, CB17 8 1 9 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 C. Toohill, DE14 8 10 18 1 8 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 C. Bishop, SAF16 22 12 34 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 M. Hollins, WR17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Johnson, RB17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Virgil, WR7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Oliver, DT14 14 15 29 3 23 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 B. Deen, DT1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Ulofoshio, LB4 4 1 5 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 M. Edwards, SAF3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Spector, LB11 20 17 37 1.5 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 T. Bass, K17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q. Jefferson, DT7 4 4 8 1 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 G. Rousseau, DE16 36 17 53 8 45.5 16 3 0 0 3 1 0 V. Miller, LB13 13 4 17 6 48 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Lewis, DB17 44 18 62 0 0 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 J. Ingram, CB17 12 6 18 1 8 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 Q. Morris, TE16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Carter, DT11 11 3 14 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 K. Jackson, SAF2 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Solomon, DE14 7 4 11 2 28 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 R. Douglas, CB15 43 15 58 0 0 5 5 0 0 1 0 0 -
passing yards
636rushing yards
272receiving yards
174tackles
12interceptions
1Passing
name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG J. Allen,QB3588270.7%636212.040522109.6Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD J. Allen,QB3291053.61335.023514M. Trubisky,QB13-3-1.01-3.00000T. Johnson,RB320944.71731.30035R. Davis,RB37365.11612.01102J. Cook,RB3532725.13390.730115Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD A. Cooper,WR36841701013.723.01K. Shakir,WR318201741003458.099.07D. Knox,TE346451102515.017.02C. Samuel,WR368811425527.050.04K. Coleman,WR3382270127.34.01M. Hollins,WR3581042113434.717.04T. Johnson,RB34434912411.314.03D. Kincaid,TE369711203523.722.02J. Cook,RB366641102321.376.02Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD A. Johnson, DT3 3 4 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Phillips, DT3 1 2 3 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Jones, DT3 3 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Elam, CB1 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Rapp, SAF2 1 2 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 D. Williams, LB3 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Johnson, CB3 7 4 11 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 D. Hamlin, SAF3 7 8 15 1 9 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 A. Epenesa, DE3 4 4 8 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Gilliam, FB3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Bernard, LB3 10 6 16 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 J. Andreessen, LB3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Benford, CB3 7 4 11 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 M. Milano, LB3 12 5 17 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Smoot, DE3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Bishop, SAF3 10 3 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Hollins, WR3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Johnson, RB3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Oliver, DT3 2 5 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 G. Rousseau, DE3 7 3 10 2 19 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 V. Miller, LB3 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 C. Lewis, DB3 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 J. Ingram, CB3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Douglas, CB3 12 4 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Cook and the Bills "aren't close" to an agreement on an extension, and it's unclear if the running back will hold out of mandatory minicamp, which begins Tuesday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports. Wolfe describes extension negotiations between the two sides as "a stalemate" and suggests that Cook could hold out of minicamp, which would likely result in a fine. The star running back already missed OTAs in both April and May, though those workouts were voluntary as opposed to the upcoming mandatory camp. Cook is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is seeking an extension after racking up a career-high 16 rushing touchdowns and adding two receiving TDs across 16 regular-season games last year.
Clayton (shoulder) is participating in OTAs, per the Buffalo Bills' official site. Clayton landed on injured reserve at the close of training camp in 2024 and missed the rest of the season. While he's back on the field, he's likely a long shot to crack the Bills' 2025 roster.
Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday he has a "better understanding" of how Samuel "can help us and the role that he may play for us" entering Year 2 with the team, Ralph Ventre of SI.com reports. Samuel disappointed relative to high expectations after signing a three-year, $24 million contract with Buffalo in March 2024, finishing the 2024 campaign with just 31 catches for 253 yards and one score (on 46 targets), plus five rushes for 14 yards across 14 regular-season games. McDermott attributed Samuel's struggles to both "being new to the system last year" and having "battled some injuries." Samuel endured turf toe in training camp and the early portion of the regular season, missed Week 8 with a shoulder injury, and then was sidelined Weeks 16 and 17 with a ribs issue. As McDermott notes, though, the 28-year-old "got into a little bit of a rhythm late in the year," putting up a 6-81-2 receiving line across three playoff appearances. Khalil Shakir's firm grip on slot reps clouds Samuel's path to consistent involvement on offense, but improved health alone could be enough for him to improve on his 2024 showing.
Davis took first-team running back reps at Thursday's voluntary team activities with James Cook absent, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. Davis figures to be the primary beneficiary of increased first-team reps as long as Cook's desire for a contract extension keeps him away from the team, though Ty Johnson may also get some extra work. Cook led Buffalo's impressive rushing attack last season with 207 carries for 1,009 yards and a shocking 16 touchdowns (after scoring just twice on the ground in the two years prior), while Davis took a back seat with 113 carries for 442 yards and three scores. At 220 pounds, Davis boasts a significantly larger frame than Cook or Johnson, which resulted in him facing more stacked boxes and suffering in terms of efficiency compared to his backfield mates. However, his size also makes it conceivable that more of the Bills' scoring opportunities on the ground could swing his way in Year 2.
Buechele (neck) participated during OTAs on Tuesday. After having to spend the entire 2024 season on Buffalo's injured reserve list due to a neck injury he suffered during the preseason, Buechele is back in shape for football activities during offseason workouts. He'll compete with Mitchell Trubisky and Mike White to be second in the Bills' quarterback pecking order behind Josh Allen in 2025.
Coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday that Bosa will not participate in offseason workouts this spring due to a calf injury, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports. McDermott said that Bosa "pulled a calf" and that he is expected to be ready for training camp in July, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN reports. The update could still be viewed as concerning for Buffalo, given Bosa has missed a combined 23 games over the past three seasons. Until he's ready for football activities again, his absence should open up more first-team reps for veteran A.J. Epenesa and rookie third-rounder Landon Jackson.
Cook wasn't present for Tuesday's voluntary organized team activities, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN reports. While Cook isn't participating in the Bills' voluntary OTAs, coach Sean McDermott noted that he's remained in contact with the running back, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal and seeking a contract extension. "Yeah, we're staying in touch, like you'd expect a player and a coach to do," McDermott said of the 2022 second-rounder. "So, James will be here when he's ready to be here and we move forward." While it remains to be seen whether Cook will be on the field for the team's mandatory minicamp (June 10-12), GM Brandon Beane maintains that he expects Buffalo's leading rusher to be ready to go for the 2025 season. Assuming that's the case, Cook will continue to lead to a backfield that returns his top two backups from last season, Ray Davis and Ty Johnson.
Wilkerson signed with the Bills on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. The wide receiver worked out for Buffalo last Wednesday. Wilkerson has appeared in nine regular-season games across four seasons with the Patriots and Raiders, recording six catches for 60 yards and three touchdowns. He has played on only 30 special-teams snaps in his career as well, so it may be hard for him to make the Bills.