Buffalo Bills minicamp update for June 2025: Josh Allen returns after his wedding and James Cook ends his holdout. Get the latest on the Bills' stars.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The grass is green, the helmets are on, and for the first time this offseason, the entire Buffalo Bills roster is together again. Mandatory minicamp kicked off Tuesday in Orchard Park, and the two biggest storylines revolved around two of the offense's biggest stars. Quarterback Josh Allen returned to the field for the first time as a married man, while running back James Cook ended his holdout, making it clear his presence was a business decision.
'I like my money. That's why I'm here.' - James Cook
After a brief absence from voluntary workouts to tie the knot with superstar Hailee Steinfeld, Josh Allen was back in his familiar spot leading the first-team offense. There was no sign of a post-wedding hangover, as Allen was already locked in, even spending extra time after practice having his mechanics and footwork filmed. 'Making sure we're staying on top of those things and if there's something that we need to tweak for the better, we are going to try to do it,' Allen explained. Head Coach Sean McDermott, who was a guest at the wedding, couldn't help but praise his quarterback's character. 'He is so authentic, so down-to-earth, so relatable,' McDermott gushed, confirming what Bills Mafia has known for years. With his personal life settled, QB1 is clearly all-in on refining his craft for the season ahead.
While Allen's return was expected, James Cook's was the day's biggest question mark. After skipping all voluntary sessions amid a contract dispute, the running back reported to minicamp to avoid fines, and he didn't mince words about his motivation. When asked why he was there, Cook bluntly stated, 'I like my money. That's why I'm here.' The RB, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal after a stellar 16-touchdown season, also addressed a February Instagram post where he wrote '15 mill year,' dismissing it as 'just something that I did.' Despite the clear financial undertones, Cook assured everyone he has 'no hard feelings' and plans to be at training camp. It's a classic 'business is business' move, but for now, it means the Bills have their top running back on the field.
In other positive news for the offense, tight end Dalton Kincaid is actively participating in minicamp as he continues his recovery from a right knee injury sustained late last season. The team confirmed Kincaid had a smaller PCL lesion that thankfully didn't require surgery. While the medical staff is still taking a cautious approach to his rehab, the plan is for him to be 100% ready for the start of training camp. Seeing Kincaid running routes is a welcome sight, as his development in year two is crucial for the Bills' passing attack.
With day one in the books, the message is clear: the Bills are focused. The contract drama with Cook is on the back burner for now, a newly-married Allen is already fine-tuning his MVP-caliber mechanics, and key weapons like Kincaid are on track. The full band is back together, and for the next two days, they'll continue laying the foundation for what Bills Mafia hopes is a championship season. The road to the Super Bowl starts now.
