‘The 25-year-old Pro Bowl running back wants a new contract and hasn’t been a part of the Bills’ voluntary offseason program to this point. Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins downplayed Cook’s absence after practice.’
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Cook absent, Bosa ailing, more updates from Bills voluntary OTAs
‘Cook has made it well known throughout the offseason that he desires a new contract before the start of the 2025 campaign, leading to his absence throughout the team’s offseason program. Before Tuesday’s session, Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he has remained in touch with Cook throughout the offseason.’
Joey Bosa likely out for the spring, James Cook absent from Bills' first voluntary minicamp
‘Joey Bosa didn’t make it to the first practice.’
Joey Bosa out for ‘foreseeable’ future in Bills injury worry
‘“He’ll be out for more than likely the foreseeable springtime at least and then we’ll get into training camp,” McDermott said. “He should be able to go by training camp. Understand it just happened late last week, so we’re still in kind of the exploratory phase of what that’s going to mean.’
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld’s wedding is near — as Bills teammate may have let exact date slip
‘The couple is set to tie the knot over one of the next two weekends, a person familiar with their wedding told The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the date is private.’
James Cook is lone Bills player skipping OTAs in latest contract twist
‘Cook previously said he’s looking for $15 million per season.’
Joey Bosa injury update: Bills' pass-rusher hurts calf, likely out until training camp
‘These bumps and bruises have always been part of the story for Bosa, who hasn’t played a full season since 2019. This time, it’s a calf issue for the 2016 Defensive Rookie of the Year, who is tasked with replacing Von Miller in Buffalo.’
Bills edge rusher Bosa sidelined by calf injury. Running back Cook absent from voluntary practice
‘“Yeah, I mean, listen, it is concerning. Durability, availability are key ties to our roster,” McDermott said of Bosa’s recent injury history, which led to him being released by the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason.’
Bills QB Josh Allen shows no signs of jitters with wedding to Hailee Steinfeld coming up fast
‘If Josh Allen is experiencing any pre-wedding jitters, they weren’t evident when the Buffalo Bills opened voluntary practices on Tuesday.’
James Cook not at Bills' OTAs; Joey Bosa likely out until summer
‘Bosa “pulled a calf” and “more than likely” won’t participate again in the spring but should be ready for training camp, McDermott said. Bosa’s injury occurred while working with the team late last Thursday.’
James Cook skips out on OTAs as Bills RB looks for contract extension
‘When it comes to what Cook is looking for in a new contract, he said during a podcast appearance earlier this offseason that, “I just want to get what I deserve.” Cook previously hinted while live on Instagram that seeks $15 million per year.’
Joey Bosa out for 'foreseeable' future with pulled calf, set to miss Buffalo Bills OTAs
‘Bosa sat nine games in 2018 and missed an additional 23 contests across the last three years with injuries. When healthy, though, the veteran pass rusher is one of the most disruptive defensive players in the NFL. He won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award in 2016 and rattled off five Pro Bowl selections, including his most recent one last season.’
Joey Bosa injured: Why Bills should be concerned with five-time Pro Bowler's latest setback
‘The Bills should definitely be concerned about this injury and that’s because if there’s been one knock on Bosa over the past few years, it’s that he hasn’t been able to stay on the field. Over the past three seasons, Bosa has missed a total of 23 games due to injury.’
Sean McDermott Reacts to Bills Being Featured on 'Hard Knocks' This Year
‘”To some extent, it’s a real compliment to them choosing us and selecting our organization now that the criteria has changed,” McDermott told reporters on Tuesday. “The opportunity is there for our fans to get an inside look at what happens … There’s a lot that we do that they will see, which I think is great for the fans. I think there’s also just as much that people won’t see. … I think the opportunity for us to really be who we are. A lot of people see us every week and they see us live, they see who we are and how much these guys love each other. Our personality comes out, and I think it will offer many a chance to see us beneath the surface as well and see how that rings in day in and day out here.”‘
Bills Defensive End Joey Bosa Injured in Offseason Conditioning
‘The soon-to-be 30-year-old Bosa signed a one-year, $12.6 million contract with Buffalo this offseason which included $12 million guaranteed. Bosa spent the first nine years of his career with the Chargers organization, where he recorded 343 combined tackles, including 87 for loss and 72 sacks. He’s a five-time Pro Bowler.’