In terms of general manager Brandon Beane, he spoke earlier in the week and admitted the team was surprised at Cook's hold out after he did appear at practices early on in camp. Even so, Beane still said communication is happening. Beane's full thoughts can be found in the clip below:

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen knows that with James Cook not practicing, others are getting valuable reps.

Up until now, Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has been present at practice despite not getting his desired new contract from the franchise. In what was seen as a good-faith move by the two-time Pro Bowl running back,