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‘According to Bills head coach Sean McDermott, the fourth-year running back is in Western New York this week, and will practice with his teammates over the three-day period.’

‘Thompson had spent the entirety of his 10-year NFL career, to this point, with the Panthers after being drafted 25th overall in the 2015 NFL Draft.’

‘Cook, who did not attend any of the Bills voluntary Organized Team Activities this spring as he seeks a contract extension, met with reporters after practice and was asked why he decided to show up.’

‘Up until now, it’s been voluntary for players to be in attendance.’

‘In the last two playoff losses, the Bills had the ball with a final possession to win the game. In this past season’s playoff game, the Bills failed to score in their final three possessions,’

‘”First off, it was trusting my gut, trusting the preparation that went into it,” Babich said while addressing the media on Tuesday. “Our assistants prepare as well as anybody, and us putting together a good plan and then being able to adjust is something that you have to be able to do. I thought overall, we did a pretty good job of that. And the last thing is for anybody going through it the first time, everything’s the first time. So now you’ve been in those situations and now you’re a little more scarred, you’re a little bit more weathered based on the situations and how fast those things come up.”‘

‘But Allen’s absence gave more opportunity for his three backups to get more than their usual share of reps in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills during the lone media-open session of OTAs this week.’

‘Gray is entering his ninth season with the Bills after being hired by Beane to join his front office staff in 2017. Gray started as a college scouting director before earning promotions as the director of college scouting in 2019 and director of player personnel in 2022.’

‘Less guaranteed money ($2.5 million) with a chance to make more, up to a total of $5 million, through his own performance.’

‘After stretching and individual position warm-ups, the team went right to 7-on-7 offense against defense in goal-to-go situations. That wasn’t allowed through the first five weeks of the off-season program.’

‘“Joey Bosa will not participate today, he pulled a calf I believe it was late last week, so he’ll be out for more than likely the foreseeable spring time at least, but he should be good to go by training camp.”’

‘”Joey Bosa will not participate today, he pulled a calf. He’ll be out for, more than likely, the foreseeable spring time, at least, and then we’ll get into training camp. Should be good to go by training camp,” said McDermott on Tuesday.’

‘According to the NFL and NFLPA’s collective bargaining agreement, during Phase III, teams may conduct a total of 10 days of OTAs. No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, as well as 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are permitted.’

‘The saving grace for the Bills defense was the unit’s ability to take the ball away. But that hid the fact the defense finished tied for 11th in the NFL in points given up per-game, 17th in total yards per-game, 23rd in sacks per-pass play, and 29th in both first downs given up per-game and third-down efficiency.’

‘This season of Hard Knocks will premiere on Aug. 5.’