Bills GM says James Cook decision was ‘disappointing’

On Monday, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane responded to James Cook’s decision not to practice with the team on Sunday. 

Cook, who had been practicing with the Bills through training camp until that point amid contract negotiations, told ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg that he made a “business” decision not to practice with his teammates.

During an appearance on WGR 550, Beane said the team did not know of Cook’s plan until right before practice. He was disappointed that the situation deteriorated to a point where the star running back felt the need to miss a practice.

“There’s been constant communication between the two sides….at the end of the day I wish we weren’t here,” Beane said, via WGR’s Sal Capaccio. “This is my ninth season and have never had a player miss practice due too a contract, so it’s disappointing for me.”