All offseason long, the Buffalo Bills have had a contract situation brewing with running back James Cook. He wants a new deal. So far, the Bills have not been willing to pay him what he wants to receive.

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook isn't practicing with his contract under the spotlight, but the team's star player knows how important it will be to have him back on the field.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is without his top running back -- on the field, at least -- as the Bills prepare for the 2025 season. James Cook is in the midst of a hold-in while angling for a new deal with Buffalo.