ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott anticipates James Cook will practice Tuesday in what would be the running back’s first session since beginning his contract standoff by declining to participate on Aug. 3.

McDermott based his expectation on Cook practicing on conversations he had with the fourth-year player.

“Things have changed and yes, I’ve had a conversation with James, and the information we’re getting is he is moving in the right direction,” McDermott said before practice.

Without getting into detail on the reason behind Cook’s decision, the coach said: “The most important thing is he is expected to practice and I’m confident that’s going to happen.”

McDermott said “it was too early to go there,” when asked whether Cook's expected return to practice re

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