This season, James Cook has been unstoppable, showing that he is a genuine threat for the Buffalo Bills in the run game. He has so officially earned a spot in his first Pro Bowl.
With 224 carries for 1,086 yards and two touchdowns this season, the running back’s output has doubled from his rookie campaign.
He and Dion Dawkins are the only two Bills chosen for the Pro Bowl this season.
Pay increases known as Proven Performance Escalators are implemented by the NFL when a player reaches certain milestones, such as playing time and Pro Bowl selection. Players taken in the second round or later who are in their first three years of their career and have rookie contracts are eligible for these. Additionally, there are several restrictions for first-round picks.
This occurred in Cook’s second year.
The running back was chosen in the NFL Draft’s second round in 2022. He is therefore qualified for Level Three PPE. The base pay is then increased to match the amount of the RFA tender for the second round.
Furthermore, the current projection for the second round RFA tender in 2024 is $4.633 million, according to Over The Cap. The salary hike won’t be implemented until 2025, which also implies it will probably be higher than what is now anticipated, because the raise doesn’t happen until the fourth year of the player’s contract.
Cook will receive a raise of at least $2,307,718 in 2025, as his base wage for the upcoming fourth season is reportedly $1,425,282, as reported by OTC.
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