Cook, 25, has skipped the team’s voluntary offseason program, including workouts in April and OTAs on May 27–29, June 2, and June 5. He was the only Bills player absent in May, as 89 of 90 players were in attendance. The team’s mandatory minicamp, scheduled for June 10–12, looms as another key moment in the negotiation timeline.

With mandatory minicamp beginning on Tuesday, all eyes for the Buffalo Bills will be on Pro Bowl running back James Cook.

General manager Brandon Beane has on several occasions noted how much he respects and values Cook, while also acknowledging the two sides aren’t on the same page in contract talks.