Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is coming off a career year, in which he led the NFL in rushing touchdowns with 16. In this type of scenario, players typically do not show up to training camp until they are under security with a new deal,

According to StatMuse, Cook has recorded the ninth-most regular-season rushing yards (2,131) since Week 1 of the 2023 campaign. ESPN stats show that Cook, Baltimore Ravens star Derrick Henry and Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions finished last season leading the league with 16 rushing touchdowns each.

The Buffalo Bills and James Cook are in a contract standoff, with the running back skipping his third consecutive training camp practice.