Buffalo Bills running back James Cook resumed practicing on Tuesday, ending — temporarily, at least — his “hold-in” as part of a contract standoff that began on Aug. 3.

Cook took the field in uniform and participated at the start of practice after missing four straight sessions last week — the last two in which the fourth-year player failed to even make an appearance on the sideline.

Speaking before practice, coach Sean McDermott anticipated Cook's return based on conversations he had with the running back.

“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.

Without getting into detail on the reason behind Cook’s decision, the coach said: “The most important thing is he is expected

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