Well, that creates the impression that the two sides are not really much closer to a contract agreement than they were months ago. Given the fact Buffalo has a little under $1 million in cap space, getting a deal done for Cook - who has suggested he's worth $15 million APY - seems a tight squeeze.

James Cook made a decision no one was expecting on Saturday. The Buffalo Bills' star running back was in uniform for their first preseason game against the New York Giants. The running back is doing some of the usual pregame activities, but it is highly unlikely that he's going to play in the game against the New York Giants.

In terms of general manager Brandon Beane, he spoke earlier in the week and admitted the team was surprised at Cook's hold out after he did appear at practices early on in camp. Even so, Beane still said communication is happening.