Buffalo Bills receiver Keon Coleman is officially dealing with a sprained toe/foot, a diagnosis that comes after he was spotted in a walking boot and sidelined from Tuesday’s open practice at Highmark Stadium. This isn’t exactly the kind of news you want for a guy heading into a critical year.
What We Know (And What We Don’t)
ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe dropped the details on Coleman’s injury, confirming it’s a sprained foot/toe. Yeah, “foot/toe” is a bit vague, right? It’s good to get *some* specifics, but that kind of designation leaves you wondering just how bad it really is. The non-participation in practice and the walking boot are pretty clear signs he’s sidelined, even if Bills HC Joe Brady reportedly “doesn’t have much concern.” Coleman has been putting in work, too, even scoring a touchdown this past Saturday, so this is a real gut punch for momentum.
The Stakes For Coleman’s Year 3
Brady’s lack of concern is one thing, but anyone who watches the game knows foot injuries for receivers can be brutal. They can nag all season long, totally sap that much-needed explosiveness, and if you rush back too fast? That’s when you get prolonged issues. Coleman is a third-year receiver who desperately needs a breakout season, and a lingering foot issue is the absolute last thing he needs. We’re talking about a guy who needs to establish himself, and now there’s this big question mark hanging over his early season.
This whole situation leaves a lot up in the air. Will this be a super minor sprain, or is it something that’s gonna stick around and become a problem when the games actually count? Bills fans will be watching every update, hoping this is just a quick blip, because a healthy Coleman is a dangerous Coleman.
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Originally reported by Buffalo Rumblings.
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