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James Cook's Contract Standoff Shadows Bills' Season Opener

8/4/2025

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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook's absence from practice due to "business" amid contract negotiations raises eyebrows as the team grapples with injuries, including wide receiver Khalil Shakir's high-ankle sprain. With the season opener against the Ravens looming, Cook's situation casts a shadow over the team's readiness and cohesion.

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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook's absence from practice due to "business" amid contract negotiations raises eyebrows as the team grapples with injuries, including wide receiver Khalil Shakir's high-ankle sprain. With the season opener against the Ravens looming, Cook's situation casts a shadow over the team's readiness and cohesion.