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It’s no longer just about contracts or skipped practices, James Cook’s standoff with the Buffalo Bills has hit home. Literally. The star running back has put his Orchard Park house on the market, signaling a possible deeper disconnect from the franchise he helped push to the AFC Championship Game just months ago.
This move isn’t about social media hints or cryptic interviews. It’s real estate. And it comes as Cook, fresh off a career-best season, watches teammates sign extensions while his own future in Buffalo hangs in the balance.
Cook led the NFL in rushing touchdowns last season with 16 and racked up over 1,000 yards on 207 carries. At 25, he’s already a two-time Pro Bowler and the centerpiece of the Bills’ ground game. But when it came time for the front office to reward key contributors this offseason, Cook’s name wasn’t on the list.
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook’s Orchard Park residence went up for sale, complete with photos of game balls and framed jerseys in the listing.#BillsMafia #GoBills pic.twitter.com/P7yZufNwoP
— Rochester, NY Buffalo Bills Backers (@BillsBackersROC) April 2, 2025
General manager Brandon Beane extended quarterback Josh Allen’s contract to $330 million and locked in key 2022 draft picks like linebacker Terrel Bernard, receiver Khalil Shakir, and cornerback Christian Benford. Cook, however, remains on the outside looking in. According to WIVB-TV, his decision to list his home comes as he pushes for a deal worth around $15 million per year.
The team hasn’t budged. Beane recently told reporters they won’t revisit extension talks with Cook until after the 2025 NFL Draft. That leaves Cook with little clarity and plenty of frustration.
NFL insider Adam Schefter, on The Adam Schefter Podcast, didn’t sugarcoat the situation. “You’ve got a guy who’s unhappy with his contractual situation,” Schefter said. “He has basically disconnected himself from the organization and the city, put his house up for sale… I don’t think we’ll be seeing him in Buffalo anytime soon.”
Cook also skipped the team’s voluntary OTAs at the end of May, raising further questions about his long-term intentions. The Bills’ mandatory minicamp begins June 10, and if Cook stays away, tensions may only escalate further.
While the Eagles and Ravens locked up their star backs, Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, respectively, the Bills have yet to match that energy. James Cook’s future in Buffalo now seems as uncertain as the “For Sale” sign in his front yard.
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