James Cook must prove his value to the Buffalo Bills, says GM Brandon Beane, as the team prepares for the new NFL season.

James Cook, running back, needs to prove that he’s still got it if he wants to play long-term with the Buffalo Bills, according to the team’s general manager, Brandon Beane.

Bills General Manager Brandon Beane said this week that the team wants to have running back James Cook on the team beyond the 2025 season, but making that happen will require the use of a franchise tag or an agreement on a long-term contract.