James Cook is an American Football running back for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. The Bills selected him in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft with the 63rd overall pick. After accumulating 507 rushing yards and 180 receiving yards in his rookie season, Cook had a breakout season in 2023. James went on to amass more than 1,550 total yards through ground and air while getting into the endzone six times. He made the 2023 Pro Bowl roster.
Cook went to the Miami Central Senior High School. Throughout his high school career, Cook accumulated an impressive total of 2,019 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns. Cook was a top-rated recruit. However, Cook chose to sign a letter of intent to play for Georgia. In his freshman year, Cook participated in 13 games, accumulating 284 yards and two touchdowns from 41 carries, along with eight receptions for 89 yards. During his sophomore season, he played in all 14 games for Georgia, rushing 31 times for 188 yards and two touchdowns, while also making 16 catches for 132 yards. In the 2020 season, Cook emerged as the team's second-leading rusher with 303 yards and three touchdowns from 45 carries, in addition to catching 16 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns. In his senior year, Cook contributed significantly to the Bulldogs' success in winning the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship. He rushed for 728 yards and scored seven touchdowns while also making 27 receptions for 284 yards and four touchdowns.
James Cook Contract Breakdown
Cook signed his first-ever contract with the Buffalo Bills in 2022. The contract is worth $5,832,057 and has a duration of four years. The average salary on the contract was $1,458,014. He also received a signing bonus of $1,421,496.
The contract guaranteed him a total of $2,391,590 at signing. His total guaranteed amount is the same. The running back is expected to become an unrestricted free agent in 2026.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 yr(s) / $5,832,057 | $1,421,496 | $1,458,014 | $2,391,590 | $2,391,590 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2022 | $705,000 | $355,374 | $1,060,374 | $2,391,590 | $2,126,496 |
| 2023 | $970,094 | $355,374 | $1,325,468 | $2,036,216 | $970,094 |
| 2024 | $1,160,188 | $355,374 | $1,590,562 | $710,748 | $1,235,188 |
| 2025 | $1,500,281 | $355,374 | $1,855,655 | $355,374 | $1,500,281 |
How much is James Cook getting paid?
James Cook is getting paid a total of $1,235,188 in 2024. This amount includes a base salary of $1,160,188 and a workout bonus of $75,000. He signed a contract worth $5,832,057 for four years and has been earning an average salary of $1,458,014. The running back also received a signing bonus of $1,421,496.
How much does James Cook make in a minute?
James Cook's per-minute earnings in 2024 are approximately $2.35 as per calculations on his salary total salary of 2024 of $1,235,188.
What are the terms of James Cook’s Contract?
Cook’s 4-year contract with the Buffalo Bills has the following terms:
The fully guaranteed money he receives is $2,391,590 and the money guaranteed at the signing was also $2,391,590.
He will receive a signing bonus of $1,421,496.
How much of James Cook’s Contract is guaranteed?
Cook’s contract guarantees him a total of $2,391,590.
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A. Yes, James Cook is the younger brother of Dalvin Cook.
A. James Cook ran a 40-yard dash at 4.42 seconds at the 2022 NFL Combine.
