‘Safety Cole Bishop was drafted with the hopes that he would be the future at the position for the team. Instead, injuries have plagued his first year and a half in the NFL, and head coach Sean McDermott didn’t mince words when discussing the Utah product on Tuesday.’
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Buffalo Bills get major surprising news on James Cook
‘Cook began holding in last week, not dressing for practice but still being present around the team. He suited up to go through warmups for Buffalo’s Week 1 preseason game against the New York Giants, but didn’t play. According to head coach Sean McDermott, though, Cook’s hold in looks like it’s ending.’
Bills' James Cook gets major contract hold-in update during Buffalo negotiations
‘The backdrop here is that Cook is entering the final season of his contract and wants a new deal. He stated early in the offseason that he wanted $15 million per year. He’ll be lucky to get the three years and $33 million total that Kyren Williams recently got from the Rams.’
James Cook returns to practice for Bills
‘ Cook, who had been staging a “hold-in” over the status of his contract, appeared to participate fully in the session held on the outside grass of their practice facility.’
Allen not worried whether or not he plays in preseason
‘ “I think I’m in a good spot,” he said following Tuesday’s practice in Orchard Park. “I think that going and practicing against somebody [Friday in Chicago] when we’re not live, I think those are good reps to get. So no, I don’t think I need preseason reps, but if I were to get them, I’d appreciate them. But I don’t think it’s a situation where I need to get out there.”’
'Standing on Practice': James Cook participates on Tuesday amid contract dispute with Buffalo Bills
‘ According to head coach Sean McDermott, he and Cook had another “good” conversation to the point where he felt things would be different when it came to Cook’s participation in Tuesday’s training camp practice.’
He transformed the state': Retired Wyoming coach Craig Bohl visits Josh Allen at Buffalo Bills camp
‘“ Your instincts as a head coach can sometimes be really helpful,” Bohl said on Tuesday. “My instincts said there was greatness to him, and it was going to take a little bit to develop, and he certainly did.”‘
Cook participating again at Bills practice
‘James Cook returned to the practice field and fully participated after being absent all last week.’
Josh Allen's former college coach at Wyoming reflects on MVP's remarkable journey
‘”The big million dollar question was, was he going to be able to refine his skills for consistency?,” Bohl said. “He always had the ability to do physical things, and I had coached against Peyton Manning and a whole bunch of them. He was more gifted than anybody else, but that talent, could he refine it to really accomplish the things he’s done in this league? I felt like he could do that, but that was going to be the question mark, and he certainly answered the bell.”‘
Damar Hamlin announces Buffalo Heroes Scholarship winners
‘The Buffalo Heroes Scholarship honors 10 WNY high school and college-bound students looking to attend either local private high schools, trade schools, or universities.’
Bills sign Tre Herndon, releases Matt Sokol; Cook back at practice
‘McDermott started by announcing James Cook would be practicing on Tuesday, but didn’t provide further details beyond that.’
Bills undrafted rookie receiver quickly becomes team favorite, earns nickname
‘That nickname? It’s White Steve.’
James Cook returns to Bills practice
‘“We’ve had conversations with James. 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,” McDermott said.’
Bills RB James Cook practices Tuesday
‘”We’ve had conversations with James — good conversations, as I’ve mentioned before,” McDermott said. “And the information that we’re getting is that he is moving in the direction of practicing today.”‘
Bills sign S Tre Herndon, release TE Matt Sokol
‘Herndon most recently played for the Saints in 2024 and the Jaguars from 2018-23. The safety has played in 84 games and started in 34 over his seven years in the league. During that time, Herndon racked up three interceptions, 32 passes defensed and 243 total tackles. Herdon also had stints with the Giants and Colts.’