Keon Coleman, after snagging a touchdown from Josh Allen in the Bills’ preseason opener, was a no-show at Tuesday’s open practice inside the new Highmark Stadium. The third-year wide receiver was actually spotted in a walking boot on his right foot, a seriously concerning update for the Buffalo faithful. You saw the pictures, right? Jenna Cottrell dropped that proof, and it definitely caught everyone off guard.
The Injury That Changes Everything
This isn’t just some casual “day off” for Coleman. While a bunch of other Bills players were also absent from practice, including DT Ed Oliver, WR Khalil Shakir, RB Ty Johnson, C Connor McGovern, S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and S Jalon Kilgore, Coleman’s situation is clearly different. For most of those guys, there’s “no indication of ailments,” meaning they might just be getting a breather. But a walking boot? That’s a clear sign of an injury, without a doubt. It means Coleman is dealing with “some degree of an injury,” and that’s not what you want to hear about a promising young receiver just after he made a big play.
Preseason Hurdles and Returning Faces
We did hear that fellow wideout Skyler Bell missed the preseason game against the Panthers last Saturday due to a lower-body injury, so that’s another confirmed issue. But Coleman’s boot feels like a bigger gut punch after his touchdown grab. On the brighter side, safety Cole Bishop and cornerback Max Hairston are back on the field, which is certainly an encouraging sign for the Bills’ defensive depth. Still, Coleman’s absence casts a shadow over the team as they gear up for the rest of their preseason schedule.
The Bills are heading to Cleveland for a joint practice with the Browns on Thursday. With Coleman sidelined, that’s a valuable opportunity for reps and chemistry building he’ll be missing. How long will he be in that boot? What’s the specific injury? Right now, Bills fans are just left wondering what this means for a player who just started to show some real potential this preseason.
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Originally reported by Buffalo Rumblings.
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