The Buffalo Bills are getting ready for their Week 3 home stand against the Los Angeles Chargers, and their first injury report dropped a real surprise: wide receiver Keon Coleman was a “no practice” with an ankle injury. This is a big deal, especially considering he’s a “surprising entrant” to the report, and everyone knows how crucial early-season health can be.
Bills’ Injury Report Has Unexpected Twists
Coleman’s ankle issue has him completely sidelined for Wednesday’s session, which automatically makes him one to “absolutely worth monitor.” On top of that, fellow wideout DJ Moore was “limited practice” with a shoulder injury, and the report is already hinting he “may not be 100% , or even go , for this Week 3 contest.” That’s a huge potential blow to the receiving corps. Defensive tackles T.J. Sanders (illness) and Ed Oliver (hip) also sat out completely.
It wasn’t all bad news for Buffalo, though. Some key guys like inside linebackers Terrel Bernard and Joe Andreessen, both dealing with knee issues, were full participants in practice. Plus, outside linebacker Bradley Chubb, another “surprising entrant” to the report with a thumb injury, still managed a full practice. Running back Ty Johnson, who suffered an ankle injury back in early August, also had a full practice and “seems well on his way to being inserted into the gameday roster after well over a month layoff.” Still, the overall list was “longer than many were expecting,” making this Week 3 matchup a bit more nerve-wracking.
Chargers Are Facing an Injury Tsunami
Meanwhile, the Chargers are limping into Week 3 with an “extensive injury list” that’s got their fans in a panic. Head coach Jim Harbaugh already dropped the news earlier this week that offensive guard Kayode Awosika (fibula) and defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring) will “miss time,” practically ruling them out. Awosika, a former University at Buffalo blocker, along with Tomlinson, were both “no practice” on Wednesday.
Tight end Charlie Kolar, also a “no practice,” recently had surgery on his forearm, though thankfully he won’t be hitting IR. Other major concerns for LA include safety Derwin James (finger/rest) and outside linebacker Khalil Mack (rest) both sitting out. On the offensive line, guards Cole Strange (pectoral) and Trey Pipkins (knee) were both dealing with injuries, with Strange being “limited practice” and Pipkins a “no practice.” Both are “worth monitoring.” Same goes for star left tackle Rashawn Slater, who was “limited practice” with a groin injury. Even Brenen Thompson, the “fastest player at the 2026 NFL Combine,” was a “no practice” with a quad issue, and he’s “worth keeping an eye on too.” With so many starters banged up, this Chargers squad is in for a tough road game.
This Week 3 clash between the Bills and Chargers at Buffalo is shaping up to be an absolute slugfest, made even more unpredictable by these injury reports. For the Bills, keeping Coleman and Moore on the field is critical. For the Chargers, it’s about who steps up from their deep injury hole. It’s going to be wild to see how these teams manage their walking wounded.
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Originally reported by Buffalo Rumblings.
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