Joe Buscaglia

New Bills not practicing Friday: DE AJ Epenesa (ankle) LB Dorian Williams (calf) WR David White Jr. (personal — excused)

Bills RB James Cook was candid about his hopes for a new deal. While he remains consistent in saying he wants to stay with the Bills long term, Cook said Thursday: "I mean however it happens, it's going to get done. Wherever it happens." More: nytimes.com/athletic/65135…

The Bills WRs on Day 2, with HC Sean McDermott and Hard Knocks monitoring closely.

Bills rookie DT Deone Walker is no longer on a rep plan, as he was all spring due to a back injury. He should be a full participant Wednesday.

Bills HC Sean McDermott said WR Laviska Shenault won’t practice Wednesday due to a lower leg injury. Shenault will join Spencer Brown, Dawson Knox and Sedrick Van Pran-Granger as non-participants on Day 1.

Bills HC Sean McDermott said RT Spencer Brown’s back flared up on him, and they’re getting it under control by holding him out of practice to begin camp. Brown has a history with back injuries during his Bills career.

Bills HC Sean McDermott said he expects RB James Cook to participate in practice today.

The Bills have placed TE Dawson Knox on the active non-football injury list to begin training camp. They also placed starting RT Spencer Brown and backup C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger on the active physically unable to perform list, according to today’s NFL transaction log.

The Bills will sport red helmets in Week 18, their final regular season game at their current stadium. The new Highmark Stadium is set to open for the 2026 season.

Brad Robbins was clearly the better punter through the open spring sessions -- better & more consistent hang time plus good yardage. But the contract for Robbins signals he has to continue earning the job. I wouldn't rule out another punter being added if Robbins struggles.

If you think I won't be timing punts due to this news you are sadly mistaken.