The Buffalo Bills returned to the practice field Sunday morning following their popular Return of the Blue and Red session at Highmark Stadium, and defensive end A.J. Epenesa was among the Bills who enjoyed a sensational practice at St. John Fisher University.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining who else joined Epenesa in standing out during Sunday’s practice session and gives an update on the status of Pro Bowl running back James Cook.
Observations from Day 9 of Bills training camp
Bills fans are used to seeing defensive end A.J. Epenesa make a few incredible plays per season, and his athleticism was on full display Sunday, sacking quarterback Josh Allen, returning an Allen interception for a touchdown, and tipping a pass at the line of scrimmage.
Who else enjoyed a good practice on Sunday? Veteran defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi finally showcased his disruptive skills; rookie defensive back Jordan Hancock made the most of his time filling in for injured safety Taylor Rapp; wide receivers Kristian Wilkerson and Stephen Gosnell came up with big receptions; defensive back Cam Lewis showed off his versatility in the secondary; and rookie tight end Jackson Hawes’ pass-catching abilities were on display.
Latest on the James Cook situation
While Pro Bowl running back James Cook made it clearly known this offseason that he wanted a lucrative contract extension, his desire to be paid like one of the league’s top backs didn’t prevent him from attending Buffalo’s mandatory minicamp and participating at training camp.
But that all changed on Sunday, when Cook was spotted on the sidelines wearing street clothes and did not participate in the practice sessions. When asked why he didn’t practice, or whether he would suit up for Monday’s practice, Cook repeated his one-word answer: “Business.”
WR Khalil Shakir week-to-week with high ankle sprain
During the team’s Return of the Blue and Red practice on Friday night, wide receiver Khalil Shakir suffered a high ankle sprain and is considered week-to-week. The injury to Buffalo’s leading receiver from last season leaves the team short-handed at the position heading into the preseason.
Even more Bills news
Wide receiver Keon Coleman discusses how he has built a strong rapport with Josh Allen and head coach Sean McDermott shares his thoughts on preparing the team to play in the preseason. Plus, how Buffalo’s successful 2022 NFL Draft has set the team up for long-term success; nickel cornerback Taron Johnson has been putting in the work to continue to improve; a proposed deal to acquire disgruntled Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin; and more!
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