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.

During a Monday morning appearance on "The Jeremy & Joe Show," Bills general manager Brandon Beane said he did not see Cook's hold in coming.

Following James Cook’s Sunday comments that he was sitting out of practice for “business” reasons as he seeks a contract extension, general manager Brandon Beane said he didn’t see the RB's move coming.