August 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\nAccording to head coach Sean McDermott, he and Cook had another “good” conversation to the point where he felt things would be different when it came to Cook’s participation in Tuesday’s training camp practice. <\/p>\n
“The information that we’re getting is that he’s moving in the direction of practicing today,” McDermott told reporters. “The most important thing is that he’s expected to practice, and I’m rather confident that’s going to happen.”<\/p>\n
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‘Standing on Practice’: James Cook participates on Tuesday amid contract dispute with Buffalo Bills<\/p>\n
When asked if he thought the hold-in situation was more of a day-to-day or long-term matter at this point, McDermott said, “It’s too early to go there. Right now I’m focused on the practice.” <\/p>\n
One guy who has shown his support for Cook throughout the ongoing situation has been quarterback Josh Allen. <\/p>\n
“As players, sometimes we have to separate the business and the sport,” Allen said after Tuesday’s practice. “I know both sides thought that what they’re doing is the right thing, and obviously, we’re very happy that he (Cook) was out there today. I trust in (Brandon) Beane and what he’s going to get done. We’re just very happy he’s out there with us.” <\/p>\n
As for the rest of the week, the Bills practice in Orchard Park on Wednesday before heading to Chicago for joint practice with the Bears on Friday. <\/p>\n