All offseason long, the Buffalo Bills have had a contract situation brewing with running back James Cook. He wants a new deal. So far, the Bills have not been willing to pay him what he wants to receive.

James Cook has still not received a new contract, and he's missed his fourth straight practice as part of his hold in.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Josh Allen Made Clear He Has James Cook's Back Amid Bills RB's Contract Hold-In. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen sounds pretty supportive of running back James Cook's ongoing contract hold-in. Or, at least, he understands what's at stake.