By Field Level Media An emotional James Cook put pen to paper Wednesday, signing a contract extension through the 2029 season just one day after the two-time Pro Bowl running back rejoined his Buffalo Bills teammates in the backfield.

James Cook returned to practice on Tuesday. On Wednesday, he agreed to a big-money extension. The Buffalo Bills and Cook agreed to terms on a four-year, $48 million extension, per NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

“Bills GM Brandon Beane said he was at first worried about the James Cook hold-in becoming a distraction, but believes the core of the team knew what this was about, and everyone was level-headed,” The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia posted on X, formerly Twitter.