Orchard Park, N.Y. — Bills running back James Cook has ended his contract standoff by signing a four-year deal, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane said Wednesday. Cook's deal will pay him $48 million over the four years, two people with knowledge of the agreement confirmed to The Associated Press.

Here's what the national media is saying about the Bills following the announcement of James Cook's extension.

James Cook returned to practice on Tuesday. On Wednesday, he agreed to a big-money extension. The Buffalo Bills and Cook agreed to terms on a four-year, $48 million extension, per NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.