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.

James Cook has still not received a new contract, and he's missed his fourth straight practice as part of his hold in.

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.