The Buffalo Bills began OTAs Tuesday, and according to reports, every player was in attendance except one — James Cook. The star running back awaits a contract extension, and while OTAs are voluntary,

Money talks, and so does not showing up for work — even if you aren’t required to be there. James Cook is the only Bills player not at the team’s voluntary offseason team activities (OTAs) beginning Tuesday amid contract drama,

Running back James Cook was the lone absence, with 89 of the 90 players on the offseason roster present for the first OTA session. Attendance for the workouts is optional but Cook is seeking a new contract that would pay more than the $5.2 million he's set to earn in 2025, the final year of his rookie deal.