James Cook Signs New 4 Year Contract with the Buffalo Bills

James Cook is officially getting paid. The Buffalo Bills have agreed to terms with running back James Cook, ending the offseason drama of whether he would be re-signed or not.

James Cook practiced with the team on Tuesday, ending a hold-in. Maybe he knew the deal was getting done?

4 years -- $12 million a year with $30 million guaranteed. According to Adam Schefter, the Buffalo Bills have reached a deal.

A deal has been reached: Two-time Pro Bowl RB James Cook and the Buffalo Bills reached agreement a contract extension, per his agents Zac Hiller and Matt Leist of LAA. The deal includes the most guaranteed money for a running back in the last five years.

Here's Cook signing the new deal this morning:

5 Awesome Pictures of Buffalo Bills Running Back James Cook

The Bills' biggest backfield weapon has a knack for finding the endzone.

Gallery Credit: Getty Images

It's the most guaranteed money to a running back in the NFL in the last 5 years.

Cook scored 18 total touchdowns last season while rushing for over 1,000 yards. He's a two-time Pro Bowler. Many wondered if the Bills would pay him because the team has historically not valued running backs very highly. Also, Cook is part of a rotation, and while he may get the most snaps in a game for the back, it's usually less than half of the total offensive plays. Regardless, Cook takes advantage of his chances and is clearly a dangerous weapon for Josh Allen and the Bills' offense.

It was a drama-filled couple of weeks for the Buffalo Bills and James Cook as they tried to reach a deal before the upcoming season officially started. James Cook took to social media a few times during the off-season to mention that he wants to get paid. He was hoping to get paid $15 million a year.