Buffalo Bills running back James Cook was back on the field with teammates on Tuesday, a welcome sign amid a continued contract dispute with the team. Cook’s return followed a series of hold-ins that saw him miss the final week of training camp at St. John Fisher University and Buffalo’s first preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Starting left tackle Dion Dawkins had to leave practice early, leaving the Buffalo Bills holding their breath.

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook returned to practice at One Bills Drive after missing four sessions last week. Cook, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, had not played in Saturday’s preseason game but was seen warming up.