James Cook - salary, contract & career earnings
James Cook is a 24-year-old running back currently playing for the Buffalo Bills. Originally from the United States, he played college football at the University of Georgia. Cook was selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, being the 63rd overall pick. He has accumulated two years of professional experience and is represented by agent Matt Leist from LAA Sports. James Cook's career earnings are $5,832,059.
Current contract
4 rows4 seasons · best was 2022 on $2,126,496 · $5,832,059 over this deal
season running total
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Buffalo Bills | 23 | $705,000 | $1,421,496$1.4m | $2,126,496$2.1m | $2,126,496$2.1m |
| 2023 | Buffalo Bills | 24 | $970,094 | - | $970,094 | $3,096,590$3.1m |
| 2024 | Buffalo Bills | 25 | $1,160,188 | - | $1,235,188 | $4,331,778$4.3m |
| 2025 | Buffalo Bills | 26 | $1,500,281$1.5m | - | $1,500,281$1.5m | $5,832,059$5.8m |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Buffalo Bills | 23 | $705,000 | $1,421,496$1.4m | $2,126,496$2.1m | $2,126,496$2.1m |
| 2023 | Buffalo Bills | 24 | $970,094 | - | $970,094 | $3,096,590$3.1m |
| 2024 | Buffalo Bills | 25 | $1,160,188 | - | $1,235,188 | $4,331,778$4.3m |
| 2025 | Buffalo Bills | 26 | $1,500,281$1.5m | - | $1,500,281$1.5m | - |
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Number 1027 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $5,832,059 of it. 24.4% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was base salary, which stops the day a player is released.
The careers either side of this one on the all-time list
Every season this career was paid in, ranked in full
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Frequently asked questions
What is James Cook's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. James Cook's career earnings are $5,832,059.
What is James Cook's 2025 salary?
James Cook's 2025 salary is $1,500,281.
Who does James Cook play for?
James Cook plays for Buffalo Bills .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for James Cook?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for James Cook.