ORCHARD PARK - Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott would not get into the specifics, but he did say Tuesday morning that he expected running back James Cook to practice for the first time in more than a week.

McDermott “expected” Cook to practice every day of the fourth-year player’s hold in, but that of course did not happen, and Cook also skipped the Bills’ preseason opener Saturday. He agreed to put on the uniform and go through the warmup, but he made it clear he was not playing as he continued his protest regarding his lack of a contract extension.

But McDermott indicated that discussions over the weekend between the team and Cook’s representation have pushed things in the direction of Cook getting back on the field. Whether that means a resolution to the situation is imminent is u

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