James Cook dressed in uniform to warm up prior to the Bills preseason opener Saturday at Highmark Stadium after Buffalo’s top running back sat out the final four practices of training camp in a contract standoff with the team.

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he expected James Cook to suit up and practice on Thursday, but that wasn't the case. With that in mind, reigning MVP Josh Allen admitted that, as much as he doesn't have any influence in the team's decision-making,

Bills tight end Dawson Knox jokes around and links his hand through running back James Cook arms and waves to the coach during a brief break in practice at the Buffalo Bills train