Cook made his case to rank among the league's top running backs by tying the Baltimore Ravens' Derrick Henry and Detroit Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs with 16 rushing touchdowns in 2024. The Bills' voluntary offseason workout program began Monday, with players including newly extended quarterback Josh Allen in attendance.

James Cook, the former second-round pick and star out of Georgia, is looking for a new deal with the team, and is willing to sit out of voluntary workouts to make sure that happens. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Bills general manager Brandon Beane made it clear that Cook's absence was noted.

Bills GM Brandon Beane opened up about James Cook not showing up to Buffalo's voluntary works on Monday amid their contract dispute.