Buffalo, NY – April 12, 2025
James Cook’s future with the Buffalo Bills just took a wild turn. Sources confirmed to ESPN Sunday that Bella Cvetanovski, rumored girlfriend of the star running back and cheer captain for the Detroit Lions, has been pushing him to ditch Orchard Park for Motown. With Cook’s $15 million annual contract demand stalling talks, Bella’s advice to join the Lions is stirring buzz.
Cvetanovski, who sparked romance rumors with Cook after his January Instagram post praising her as “my rock,” reportedly told friends, “Detroit’s where he’d shine—imagine him with Jared Goff.” The Bills, strapped with a $5.2 million cap, face pressure to trade Cook before his $5.7 million deal expires in 2025.
Cook’s 2024 season was electric—1,009 rushing yards, a league-leading 16 touchdowns on 237 carries, plus 32 catches for 258 yards and 2 scores. His 4.5 yards per carry smashed LeSean McCoy’s 2023 record, cementing his star status at 25 with a blazing 4.42-second 40-yard dash.
His 2023 breakout—1,122 yards—showed he’s no fluke, but gripes over a 51% snap share fueled tension. Cook’s public rants—“I’m the guy!”—after low-carry games didn’t help, and Bella’s Lions pitch adds fuel to his restless fire.
Detroit’s backfield—David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs—craves Cook’s speed to spell Gibbs’ 4.8 yards per carry. Bella’s vision sees Cook thriving in Dan Campbell’s gritty offense, stealing thunder from Buffalo’s 9th-ranked run game.
The Bills’ cap woes make a trade tempting—Beane could snag a second-round pick to draft Missouri’s Luther Burden III. But losing Cook’s 1,267 total yards might gut Allen’s attack, especially with no Hill or Diggs.
Lions fans dream of Cook in Honolulu blue—Bella’s cheer squad would roar. Yet Bills Mafia dreads his exit, fearing a Detroit reunion could haunt two AFC clashes. Cook’s choice looms large—stay loyal or chase Bella’s call?
Beane’s clock is ticking—trade talks with Detroit could reshape the Bills’ Super Bowl hunt. Cook’s heart might lean Lions, but his legacy in Buffalo hangs in the balance.
