Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is still awaiting his new contract, and as such, is a hold in at training camp until otherwise stated. Granted, there's a case to be made that James doesn't necessarily need them,

Bills coach Sean McDermott was able to convince running back James Cook to suit up and take a couple of handoffs in pregame warmups.

The Buffalo Bills running back hadn’t worn any of his gear for a week. He wants a new contract and has applied his leverage by refusing to practice. To see Cook on the field Saturday — he even took a first-team rep in 11-on-11 warmup drills — was a jolt of hope.