The Bills have extended a handful of other players this offseason, including cornerback Christian Benford, defensive end Greg Rousseau and wide receiver Khalil Shakir, with the running back's asking price holding the team back despite wanting to re-sign him.

Running back James Cook continues to cement himself as a valuable piece for the Buffalo Bills offense. Since being drafted No. 63 overall by the Bills in 2022, the Georgia product has made two Pro Bowls.

NFL Playoffs, James Cook’s brother, Dalvin, posted on social media that the Buffalo Bills’ running back deserves $20 million per season. And since then, Cook has been very public with his asking price from the Bills.

The team agreed to terms with Christian Benford, the unquestioned No. 1 cornerback, on a four-year extension worth $76 million, according to team and league sources. The deal, when signed, will run through the 2029 season and at $19 million per year. That average value ties Benford for the 13th-highest contract for a cornerback in the NFL.

The Buffalo Bills haven't necessarily spent big to add players this offseason, but they've certainly ponied up the dough for homegrown veterans. That continued Saturday, with the team signing cornerback Christian Benford to a four-year,