While McDermott made it clear that the team is the focus, and that when a player is focused on themselves, they are, for better or worse, not actively or at least fully a part of the team, given recent events Cook getting back out there in uniform is a good sign and hopefully a step in the right direction.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott detailed why James Cook agreed to warm up but not play as he searches for a new contract.

Bills coach Sean McDermott spoke about the contract standoff involving former Georgia star running back James Cook after another twist.