This article was originally published on www.si.com as Josh Allen Made Clear He Has James Cook's Back Amid Bills RB's Contract Hold-In. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen sounds pretty supportive of running back James Cook's ongoing contract hold-in. Or, at least, he understands what's at stake.

Bills QB Josh Allen told reporters that he "desperately" wants James Cook back on the practice field, but he's supportive of his teammate during the RB's contract dispute.

"Kyren Williams accounted for 43% of the Rams’ total touches last season, the highest rate in the NFL, per ESPN research," Schefter wrote on X. "He rushed for a career-high 1,299 yards and 14 TDs on 316 carries, while also adding 34 catches for 182 yards and two more scores in Sean McVay’s offense."