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Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Bills Receive Major Update Regarding James Cook
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Buffalo Bills are heading into an important 2025 NFL season. After being so close to the Super Bowl in recent years, the window of contention is still open. Last season, the Bills came up just short in the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs. They made a few moves this offseason to change up the roster, but there are major questions that still need to be answered. One of those questions happens to involve running back James Cook. James Cook #4 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard... James Cook #4 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. More PhotoThroughout the course of the 2025 offseason, Buffalo and Cook have been unable to come closer on a contract extension. It seems the Bills are not willing to pay what Cook is demanding. Read more: Browns' Shedeur Sanders Receives Brutal Update Amid QB Competition Due to their lack of progress towards a new deal, there has been major tension between the two parties. Many believe that they will part ways following the upcoming season. Even though there are major differences between Cook and Buffalo, a major update was revealed on the playmaker on Tuesday. Despite being involved in a contract dispute, Cook showed up to the team's mandatory minicamp, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. "Source: Bills RB James Cook, who has been seeking a new contract this off-season, is in attendance for today's mandatory minicamp," Schefter wrote on X. Cook was a massive part of the Bills' offense last season. His presence took a lot of pressure off of superstar quarterback Josh Allen and the passing game. In the 16 games he played in 2024, Cook carried the football 207 times for 1,009 yards and 16 touchdowns. He also caught 32 passes for 258 yards and another two touchdowns. Read more: Bills Attempted to Pull Off Major Trade With Packers: Report Perhaps the two sides could still work out a new deal before the 2025 season. It would take compromise from both sides, but Cook clearly still values being a part of the team. Many players in his situation have decided to hold out in search of a new deal. At just 25 years old, Cook is just getting started. He's just now entering his prime and will have a chance to be a star in the backfield wherever he plays for years to come. Fans in Buffalo will be watching this situation as the 2025 season continues to draw closer. Hopefully, the two sides are able to work something out and pursue a championship this year. For more Buffalo Bills and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Browns OC Delivers New Update on QB Situation
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Cleveland Browns have a major quarterback competition brewing. With five quarterbacks on the roster and four of them vying for the Week 1 starting job, the upcoming preseason and training camp period will be full of storylines to watch. At this point, Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett appear to be the top two contenders for the season opening starting job. However, the two rookies, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, are going to put up a fight. Both rookies are talented and have had some bright spots throughout rookie minicamp and OTA's. They aren't going to go away quietly and let the veterans win the job without contest. Joe Flacco #15 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first quarter in the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at NRG Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Joe Flacco #15 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first quarter in the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at NRG Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Photo byWhile training camp is still over a month away, the Browns' fan base cannot stop talking about the competition. Many would like to see Sanders get playing time this season and he has been one of the top talking points throughout the league. Read more: Browns Analyst Reveals Major Shedeur Sanders Concern That being said, a new update on the competition has been given by Cleveland offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. Rees believes that any of the quarterbacks the roster could win the job. He's going to give each of them every chance to prove that they deserve it. "You can see them all winning the job, I think, right?" Rees said. "And so in terms of the competition, we're so early in the process. We're so early in evaluating that. Yeah, I think, you know, we have a good group of guys that continue to push one another, and by the time September rolls around, we'll be ready to go." He continued on, talking about his plan with the quarterback room. Rees also gave a strong hint that Watson is not part of the starting conversation right now. Read more: Peyton Manning Doesn't Hold Back About Bengals QB Joe Burrow "It's going to be fluid," Rees said. "We're going to continue to work with all the guys we have. We're going to develop all four of them and, you know, we're going to push the reps. We're going to find ways to be creative to make sure that they all have opportunities to develop and put their best foot forward. And, you know, when the time comes, we'll continue to push guys forward as they are." Regardless of who wins the Week 1 starting job, there is likely going to be change throughout the year. Unless the Browns come out and are a surprising playoff contender, they will want to get a look at their young guys. Cleveland fans should buckle up for what could be a season full of change at quarterback. For more Cleveland Browns and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zach Wilson and fiancée ‘celebrate love' in Hawaii as wedding nears
Zach Wilson and his fiancée Nicolette Dellanno enjoyed a getaway to Hawaii ahead of their June wedding, as seen in photos posted to the social media influencer's Instagram on Wednesday. Zach Wilson and his fiancée Nicolette Dellanno enjoyed a getaway to Hawaii ahead of their June wedding, as seen in photos posted to the social media influencer's Instagram on Wednesday. The Dolphins quarterback and Dellanno recently attended a wedding in Maui, where they enjoyed some R&R with friends. Advertisement 'Celebrated love in Hawaii �� �� ,' Dellanno, who is a New Jersey native, captioned her post. She looked stunning in a strapless pink dress that included a sheer, lace bottom for the nuptials. Wilson, 25, was all smiles while wearing a flower print button-up shirt and khaki pants. Other snapshots showed Dellanno modeling different colorful bikinis, along with designer sunglasses and a bag by Miu Miu. Zach Wilson and his fiancée Nicolette Dellanno attended a wedding in Maui, Hawaii in April 2025. Instagram/Nicolette Dellanno Nicolette Dellanno in Maui, Hawaii for a wedding with fiancé Zach Wilson in April 2025. Instagram/Nicolette Dellanno Wilson and Dellano are gearing up for their own wedding day, taking place nearly one year after they got engaged last June. Dellanno shared on her Instagram Story in February that they had secured a venue and set a wedding date for June 28, 2025. Zach Wilson and his fiancée Nicolette Dellanno attended a wedding in Maui, Hawaii in April 2025. Instagram/Nicolette Dellanno At the time, she included photos of the couple standing on the dance floor inside an event space with chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. Advertisement It's unclear exactly where their wedding will take place. Wilson proposed to Dellanno with a stunning oval-cut diamond ring during their vacation to Italy. The couple were first linked in June 2022 when they were photographed at a Yankees game together. Zach Wilson #4 of the Denver Broncos takes the field prior to playing the Buffalo Bills during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. Getty Images Dellanno has supported the quarterback through his stints with the Jets and the Broncos. The Dolphins signed Wilson — the former No. 2 overall pick by the Jets in the 2021 NFL Draft — to a one-year deal last month. Wilson spent last season with the Broncos, but he didn't play a snap in Denver after losing the starting quarterback competition to Bo Nix, the No. 12 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Advertisement The BYU product served as the Jets' starter during his first three seasons before inconsistent play led to him being traded to the Broncos. Wilson has completed 57 percent of his career passes for 6,293 yards with 23 touchdowns and 25 interceptions.
