Keon Coleman, one of Buffalo’s key offensive weapons, finally hit the practice field on Thursday, but it wasn’t a full go. After being sidelined all Wednesday with an ankle injury, his return as a limited participant is definitely a mixed bag for Bills fans. You’ve gotta wonder how much that ankle is still barking.
Coleman’s Ankle Still Lingers For Bills Offense
This is a big deal for Buffalo’s attack. Coleman, in just his third season, has already pulled in eight passes for 101 yards so far in 2026. Those aren’t world-beating numbers, but they show he’s a reliable target, and losing him, even for a day, slows things down. Getting him back, even in a limited capacity, means he’s at least out there, hopefully getting some reps and staying sharp. But “limited” also screams caution. Can he make those quick cuts? Will he be a decoy or a full threat on Sunday? That ankle is the real question mark for the Bills’ offensive coordinator right now.
Bills Injury Report: A Mixed Bag for Sunday
It wasn’t just Coleman on the injury report, and the updates were a real mixed bag for Buffalo. On the positive side, linebacker Joe Andreessen, who’s been dealing with a knee issue, and defensive lineman T.J. Sanders, who had an illness, both got upgraded from not participating to limited. That’s a step in the right direction! Defensive lineman Deone Walker also saw some good news, moving from limited to full participation despite his quad injury.
But then there are the guys still struggling. Cornerback Christian Benford missed practice for a second straight day with a toe injury, which is never a good sign for the secondary. Safety Damar Hamlin, battling ribs, and wide receiver DJ Moore, with a shoulder issue, both remained limited. That’s two more key guys who aren’t 100%. Meanwhile, a few guys like linebacker Terrel Bernard (knee), outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (thumb), guard Ar’maj Reed-Adams (elbow), and linebacker Dorian Williams (hip) all stayed full participants, which is a relief. Running back Ray Davis also got added to the report as a full participant despite a hamstring issue, so that’s good news for the run game. The only other bit of news was defensive back Sam Franklin missing practice for personal reasons.
The Bills are set to host the Patriots on Sunday afternoon, and while seeing Coleman back out there is a sight for sore eyes, his limited status, along with the other lingering injuries, means this team needs to stay locked in. We’ll be watching closely to see how these guys look heading into kickoff and what it means for Buffalo’s attack.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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