James Cook: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 29

Three Reasons Bills Must Be Careful With James Cook's Workload

James Cook is one of the best running backs in the NFL. However, the Buffalo Bills have fallen into a dangerous trend of relying on Cook more than any other team relies on a single running back, and it could have long-term implications on his play.

Buffalo Bills News / EssentiallySports / October 23

'That’s Crazy to Me': Ex-Bills RB Slams Joe Brady for Publicly Criticizing James Cook’s Fumbling Issues

The Buffalo Bills won 33-30 against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. However, Bills head coach Joe Brady caught flak online when he tried to defend safety C.J.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 21

Six Buffalo Bills' Bye-Week Superlatives Include James Cook, Davison Igbinosun

As of right now, the Buffalo Bills are sitting pretty during their bye week with a 5-1 overall record and the current lead in the AFC East. For the most

Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Can you name the active running backs with at least 20 rushing touchdowns in their career?

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The '1K-rusher and 500-yard receiver' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 21

One Week 6 Play That Highlighted the Raiders’ Growth

The Las Vegas Raiders lost to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, their third straight loss. Yet, several positives still stood out. Among those was how different Las Vegas' defense looked from the Week before.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 20

Bills' Joe Brady Stops Just Short of Bizarre C.J. Gardner-Johnson, James Cook Comparison

C.J. Gardner-Johnson committed one of the most inexusable acts a player can commit on a football field in Week 6 and now the Buffalo Bills defensive back is paying the price for it.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / October 17

NFL Announces Punishment for Bills RB James Cook Ahead of Raiders Game

The Buffalo Bills narrowly escaped Week 5 with a win over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football. Running back James Cook fumbled twice, including a costly mistake in overtime that gifted the ball back to the Rams.

NFL News / TWSN / October 17

The Buffalo Bills’ Blueprint to Beat the Las Vegas Raiders Is Hiding in Plain Sight

After their overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5, the Buffalo Bills now turn their attention to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 6. For this matchup there is one specific advantage the Bills have that they must make sure to lean into.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 16

Three Bold Predictions For Buffalo Bills vs. Las Vegas Raiders in Week 6

The Buffalo Bills are in the midst of a two-game road trip which began with a Monday Night Football matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Following their overtime win, the Bills stayed out west as they preparred to take on the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 14

Fumbling Bills seek better security in Las Vegas

Carelessness and consequences are common topics in Las Vegas, where the visiting Buffalo Bills are promising they want no part of either on Sunday. Buffalo

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

AFC Notes: James Cook, Malik Willis, Bills, Dolphins, Jets

Bills RB James Cook fumbled in overtime of Monday’s 37-34 win over the Rams. When asked about his message to the running back, QB Josh Allen said he has nothing to say. “We don’t gotta say nothing to him,” Allen said, via BillsWire. Cook has now fumbled five times through the first five games of the season.

Buffalo Bills News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Bills’ Joe Brady backtracks on James Cook fumbling comments with effusive praise

The Buffalo Bills were able to walk away with a win against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5, even with all of the mistakes they made. James Cook had a few of them, as he fumbled the ball twice, including a crucial one in overtime that could’ve cost the Bills the game.

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Buffalo Bills News / Trade Talk Sports / October 14

Bills HC Sends Warning to James Cook Over Fumbles

Nobody on the Buffalo Bills was happier to see Harrison Mevis’ potential game-winning field goal in overtime of their Monday Night Football matchup against the Rams in Los Angeles get blocked than James Cook.

Buffalo Bills News / HITC / October 14

Bills HC threatens RB James Cook with ‘consequences’ amid repeated mistakes in one key area

Buffalo Bills HC Joe Brady took the nicest possible route to issuing a warning to star RB James Cook for one key mistake that might lead to reduced touches.

Buffalo Bills News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

Joe Brady sends stern warning to James Cook

James Cook is one of the most productive running backs in the league, but the Buffalo Bills standout may have to sweat his playing time for the near future.

Buffalo Bills News / Yardbarker / October 13

Joe Brady gives James Cook stern message regarding fumble issues

Brady spoke to media members on Tuesday, and while he did have praise for Cook and the way he responded after his first fumble, he also made it known that consequences have to be considered when the issues continue.

Josh Allen sends warning to Bills players about trip to Vegas, reflects on ending overtime losing streak

'MNF' takeaways: Bills QB Josh Allen earns first career OT win in road thriller over Rams

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

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The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 100 yards AND a touchdown in the same game multiple times can you name in five minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD champions since 1990' quiz

The 'NFL rushing champions' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

Buffalo Bills News / HITC / October 13

‘Can’t trust him’ – Jason Whitlock thinks one Buffalo Bills star may get waived despite win vs. Rams

Despite the Buffalo Bills escaping Monday Night Football with a big win over the LA Rams, Jason Whitlock believes one star needs to be cut from the team.

Buffalo Bills News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

James Cook had crazy reaction to Bills’ blocked field goal

James Cook rode an emotional roller coaster on Monday during the Buffalo Bills’ stunning victory over the Los Angeles Rams. The Bills running back nearly cost his team a Week 5 overtime victory at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Jeremy Fowler Predicts James Cook III's Contract Could Become an Issue for the Bills

The Buffalo Bills locked up James Cook III before the 2025 season, and the deal looked fair at the time. One rushing title and a running back market explosion later, it looks like a bargain.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / September 30

James Cook To Push For Raise In 2027?

The Bills and running back James Cook engaged in a summer contract standoff in 2025, the last year of his rookie deal. The stalemate ended with a four-year, $46MM agreement, though it might not prevent Cook from pushing for another raise in the near future.

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The 'Rushing-TD champions since 1990' quiz

Since 1990, 46 NFL running backs have led or tied for the lead in rushing touchdowns on the season. How many of these leaders can you name in five minutes?