ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After securing a big payday and a four-year deal to stay with the Buffalo Bills, running back James Cook couldn't hide his satisfaction.

The fourth-year player grinned throughout practice Wednesday after ending his contract standoff.

“You would, too,” a smiling Cook said.

Cook’s deal will pay him $48 million over the four years, two people with knowledge of the agreement confirmed to The Associated Press. The contract includes $30 million in guaranteed money, one of the people said.

They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because financial details of the contract have not been announced.

“Good to be back out there and play with my team,” Cook said. “Just get another opportunity to do what I love to do.”

The new deal comes a day after Cook ended his we

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