Okay, they're dealing with a huge heaping pile of drama, and it all surrounds their breakout RB James Cook. James Cook holdout continuesSean McDermott spoke to the media, indicating that he had hopes Cook would be out for practice this afternoon.

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.

James is one of the best running backs in the league and we desperately want him out there with us ," Allen told reporters on Thursday, via Alex Bratsky of Bills Digest. "Hopefully something can get done.

The quarterback also brushed off Cook's absence, which has now extended into a fifth day, and likened it to losing a player due to injury. "It's no different than Khalil [Shakir]

Allen spoke candidly about Cook's contract situation with NFL.com's Adam Rank. As expected, the Bills' undisputed leader expressed his support for Cook amid the ongoing saga, but kept it within the lens of a team-first approach.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen made it clear he wants to have James Cook as a weapon for at least the 2025 season.

Bills QB Josh Allen told reporters that he "desperately" wants James Cook back on the practice field, but he's supportive of his teammate during the RB's contract dispute.