Bills consider workload management for RB James Cook ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
As the Buffalo Bills prepare for training camp at St. John Fisher University, the team's coaching staff is evaluating the workload for running back James Cook. After leading the NFL in rushing with 342 touches in 2025, questions arise about the sustainability of his usage heading into his age 27 season. Coach Joe Brady acknowledges Cook's ability to handle a heavy load but emphasizes the importance of managing his carries to keep him fresh for the playoffs. The Bills may look to involve other running backs, such as Ray Davis, in an effort to balance the offense and preserve Cook's health throughout the season.
- •James Cook won the NFL rushing title in 2025 with 342 touches.
- •Coach Joe Brady is considering workload management for Cook in 2026.
- •The Bills aim to involve other backs to alleviate Cook's carries.
- •Cook enters his age 27 season, a critical point for running backs.
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"James Cook had a huge workload in 2025 on his way to winning the NFL rushing title. Do the Bills need to scale back his usage a bit in 2026?
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