‘The 25-year-old, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, was not present at OTAs on Tuesday, an indication he may be looking to hold out for an improved deal.’
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Buffalo Bills star only player to skip OTAs in midst of $15 million contract dispute
‘The Pro Bowl running back made it somewhat known during an Instagram live that he wants $15 million per year, which would make him the third-highest paid running back in terms of annual average value, tied with Derrick Henry. This dispute has now carried into OTAs, as Cook is not there, and the only player not accounted for according to head coach Sean McDermott.’
Bills’ new star is injured already
‘When they shelled out more than $10 million this offseason to land Joey Bosa, there was really only one risk: injury.’
Bills new receiver already looking like potential star in OTAs
‘Per Matt Parrino, wide receiver Elijah Moore had a terrific first day of practice.’
Buffalo Bills new star already injured during OTAs
‘The big concern with Bosa is injuries. He has missed eight more or games three times, including in two of the last three seasons. Bosa did appear in 14 games a season ago, though, which was the most he’s appeared in since 2021. However, the injury bug has already gotten to him as they begin OTAs, according to head coach Sean McDermott.’
Bills’ James Cook makes holdout decision amid tense contract talks
‘Early on, he said he wanted a deal worth $15 million per year. Given the state of paying RBs in the modern game, that seemed unlikely from the outset, and the Bills haven’t made any such inroads toward giving Cook such a hefty payday.’
Bills' Josh Allen makes big statement during reported wedding week
‘Allen has missed out on OTAs before, back in 2022 when he spent a couple days away to play in the golf competition “The Match.” But if this is Allen’s wedding week, you wouldn’t know it by his attendance: He’s in Western New York getting better with his teammates.’
Bills start fast at OTAs
‘After stretching and individual position warm-ups, the team went right to 7-on-7 offense against defense in goal-to-go situations. That wasn’t allowed through the first five weeks of the off-season program.’
McDermott: All but James Cook are present for voluntary OTAs
‘“Joey Bosa will not participate today, he pulled a calf I believe it was late last week, so he’ll be out for more than likely the foreseeable spring time at least, but he should be good to go by training camp.”’
Joey Bosa suffers injury prior to Bills OTAs
‘”Joey Bosa will not participate today, he pulled a calf. He’ll be out for, more than likely, the foreseeable spring time, at least, and then we’ll get into training camp. Should be good to go by training camp,” said McDermott on Tuesday.’
Why it is way too early to be concerned by Buffalo Bills RB James Cook's absence
‘”This is still voluntary, so regardless of what everybody wants, everybody wants us to play like football. How many days in a year? 365 days in a year. That’s what the world would want, but it’s impossible, and this is voluntary, so this shouldn’t be hurting anything that’s going on and whatever’s going on,” Dawkins added. “I just hope that it continues to go in a peaceful way. But this is a voluntary part of the season, and we’re happy to have everybody that’s here, and for the people that aren’t, we still love them, and it is what it is.”‘
Bills’ Ray Davis, mental health organization advocate for foster children
‘Davis said he was nervous at first to tell his story of bouncing around five high schools and feeling very little love from the adults around him. Then it hit him, this is his purpose, to impact others, sharing his experience. He said it’s a purpose higher than winning football games. “(My purpose is) to be able to provide what I went through, and provide a blueprint to try and help kids understand it’s ok to go through adversity because there’s always going to be a light at the end of the tunnel,” he said. “But you have to make sure you have the right people around you.”’
Allen, Bills begin on-field voluntary OTAs
‘Other than Cook, the only other on-field absence was defensive lineman Joey Bosa. The Bills free agent signing suffered a calf injury last week according to McDermott, and is expected to miss the rest of the spring before returning to action for training camp.’
James Cook absent from Bills OTAs, Joey Bosa injured
‘McDermott says Joey Bosa will be out for the foreseeable springtime due to an injury.’
Josh Allen attends voluntary sessions ahead of wedding, earning teammates' praise
‘Him being in attendance ahead of this big moment in his life made an impression on his teammates. “Josh is an MVP, on and off the field,” said offensive tackle Dion Dawkins.’