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‘Trubisky’s goal remains to be a starting quarterback. Despite his tenure not working out as the Bears’ franchise quarterback, Trubisky’s return to Chicago for joint practices and a preseason game (8 p.m. ET, Sunday, Fox) brings back happy memories and is a reminder of what he still wants to accomplish in his career.’

‘The extension comes a day after Cook returned to Bills practice Tuesday following a hold-in that spanned more than a week, during which the running back missed Buffalo’s first preseason game. Cook was in full uniform and fully participated throughout Tuesday’s session. He missed four practices during the hold-in, although he did warm up with the team before the preseason game.’

‘ Bills coach Sean McDermott said he expected Cook to return to practice earlier Tuesday, adding that “things have changed.” “We’ve had conversations with James,” McDermott said. “Good conversations, as I’ve mentioned before, and the information that we’re getting is that he is moving in the direction of practicing today.’

‘He took part in the drills, even taking a snap with the first-team offense during 11-on-11 drills during the warmups. But when it came time for the game to start, Cook came out with his teammates still with some of his uniform on but with a beanie on his head instead of a helmet. He did not take a snap in the game despite coach Sean McDermott saying that he wanted him to. Cook is seeking a contract extension and has not participated in the last four practices over the past six days.’

‘Cook briefly appeared at the team’s practice but not in uniform. Instead, he was in workout gear and a beanie. He walked by the outskirt of the field, inside a portable toilet and then went back out towards the team’s locker room. Cook did not appear at practice for the rest of the day.’

‘The Bills said “no comment” when asked about Cook, who is in the final year of his rookie deal, not participating in Sunday’s practice. His agent did not return a request for comment. Cook was not included in coach Sean McDermott’s list of injured players not participating ahead of the session.’

‘”[Shakir has] dealt with [a high ankle injury] before,” McDermott said. “He’s extremely tough. Big part of our offense. So, it’s going to take some time. High ankles normally do. So, it’s an opportunity for, again, somebody else to show us what they’ve got, and we will see how that goes.”‘

‘Hairston was competing with returning veteran and 2017 Bills first-round pick Tre’Davious White for the No. 2 cornerback job opposite Christian Benford, and that battle will take a pause with the rookie set to miss time. Other cornerbacks on the roster competing for roster spots include Dane Jackson and Ja’Marcus Ingram.’

‘”We have talks. … I mean, I deserve what I want, I need, and it’s going to eventually happen,” he said.’

‘”The University of Kentucky did a thorough investigation. I was exonerated from that, as well. And I volunteered to do multiple polygraphs ’cause I was determined to get my truth out there, because I had nothing to hide. I was an open book. I have two sisters that I love dearly, and I respect all females, and I was just determined to get my truth out there. Like I said, I was an open book, and I was exonerated from both of those and just got to stay strong. But I’m confident that my truth will be out there.”‘

‘The lids feature a blue-and-white stripe, white face mask and a primarily blue buffalo mascot. They were worn from 1987-2001, including the team’s four straight Super Bowl appearances from 1991-94. Buffalo made the announcement with images of the team wearing their traditional blue jerseys and white pants with the red helmet.’

‘Bills veterans reported to camp Tuesday ahead of the team’s first practice Wednesday. As players underwent physicals, a number of transactions were made. Tight end Dawson Knox was placed on the non-football injury list, while right tackle Spencer Brown and offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran-Granger were placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, meaning all three will miss some practice.’

‘The Bills have the highest of expectations coming off quarterback Josh Allen’s first MVP season, and the “Hard Knocks” cameras are ready to capture the action. A focus of the offseason was re-signing their own, keeping several key players for the long haul, including rewarding Allen with the most guaranteed money in NFL history. There are, however, new faces in all three phases that the team will be relying on to take that next step.’

‘According to the lawsuit, Hendryx reported the alleged incident to law enforcement “within hours” and received a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) exam at the hospital after speaking to police. The lawsuit does not specify the outcome of Hendryx’s police report or SANE exam, and Hendryx’s lawyers declined to provide any law enforcement or university documents they may have “due to certain information must be kept confidential.”‘

‘Cook was in attendance and fully participated in the three days of mandatory minicamp despite making his desire for an extension publicly known as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. While away, Cook stayed in communication, including calling running backs coach Kelly Skipper weekly to see what was going on. The decision to attend? As Cook put it, “I like my money.”‘