Buffalo Bills running back James Cook put an end to holdout rumors by showing up and practicing at the team’s mandatory minicamp on June 10, 2025. Despite pushing for a $15 million-a-year contract extension, Cook suited up to avoid hefty fines—missing the three-day session could’ve cost him over $100,000. The 25-year-old star, coming off a 1,200-yard rushing season, has been vocal about wanting a deal that reflects his value as one of the NFL’s top backs, but negotiations with the Bills remain at a standstill.

Cook’s attendance follows weeks of tension, including his absence from voluntary OTAs and listing his Buffalo home for sale, sparking speculation about his future. When asked about training camp plans, he kept things cryptic, saying, “We’ll see when camp comes,” hinting at a possible “hold-in” down the road. For now, though, he’s back on the field, balancing his contract fight with team duties. Fans are left wondering: will Cook and the Bills find common ground before training camp kicks off?

The Denver Broncos added firepower to their offense, signing running back J.K. Dobbins to a one-year, $5.25 million deal on June 10, 2025. Fresh off a 905-yard, nine-touchdown season with the Chargers, the 26-year-old brings veteran grit to a backfield featuring rookie R.J. Harvey. After a lackluster 2024 run game, Dobbins could be the spark for Bo Nix’s offense, though his injury history—missing 49 games since 2020—looms large. With mandatory minicamp underway, fans are buzzing about a potential Dobbins-Harvey duo. Will this signing push Denver’s ground game to the next level?

Kirk Cousins will be at the Atlanta Falcons’ mandatory minicamp, starting June 10, 2025, despite seeking a trade to a team where he can start, per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The 36-year-old QB, now backing up Michael Penix Jr., skipped OTAs but showed up to avoid over $104,000 in fines. With a $27.5M salary and no-trade clause, Cousins’ trade market is quiet, leaving him as the NFL’s priciest backup. Will a starting job open up, or is he stuck in Atlanta?

Aaron Rodgers signed a one-year, $13.65M deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on June 7, 2025, bringing the four-time MVP to his third NFL team. The 41-year-old, drawn by Mike Tomlin’s leadership, aims to boost a struggling QB room after a lackluster Jets stint. With DK Metcalf in tow and a revenge game against New York looming, Rodgers’ arrival electrifies Pittsburgh. But can he defy age and lead a playoff run?