Cowboys running back campaigns for Buffalo Bills star to get paid

Four-time Pro Bowler Dalvin Cook may play for the Dallas Cowboys, but he keeps a close eye on the Buffalo Bills and is campaigning for his brother to get paid.

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook runs with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers. / Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Dalvin Cook hasn't worked out as planned for the Dallas Cowboys, but it has still been a good day for the Cook family.

Buffalo Bills star James Cook, Dalvin's younger brother, has been excelling in the backfield and is currently tied for third in the NFL with 11 rushing touchdowns.

Of course, Dalvin has been paying close attention to his brother's performance and he took to social media to praise his performance.

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After Cook rushed for 107 yards and one touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in a blizzard, Dalvin campaigned for James to get his big payday.

Pay the man 4️⃣ https://t.co/0Aj4XT4rCx

— Dalvin “4️⃣” Cook (@dalvincook) December 2, 2024

James Cook is under contract through the 2025 season. He is set to make $1.5 million next year.

If he continues to perform at a high level through the remainder of the season and into the playoffs, Buffalo could act quickly to lock up their franchise running back.

It's not like they are run by Jerry Jones, or we know James Cook would have to wait until the last minute.

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