Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott announced that rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman will not be available for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a wrist injury he sustained during the team’s Week 9 win over the Miami Dolphins. The injury raises concerns about the depth of the Bills’ receiving corps, as Coleman had shown strong potential this season. McDermott remains optimistic that Coleman won’t need to go on injured reserve, which would require a four-week absence, and believes that with a bye in Week 12, Coleman could potentially return sooner than that timeframe.
While McDermott confirmed that Coleman’s recovery might take more than a single week, he stopped short of giving an exact return date, describing it as a multi-week injury with an uncertain timeline. Coleman’s absence poses a significant adjustment for the Bills, who may have to adapt their passing strategy in the coming games. With the critical Week 11 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs approaching, McDermott’s comments suggest that they hope to have Coleman back in action soon.
In addition to Coleman’s absence, wide receiver Amari Cooper is managing a wrist injury that kept him out of last week’s game. Cooper’s participation this Sunday remains uncertain as he continues to recover, describing pain management as the primary obstacle to his return. His status will likely be a game-day decision, adding further complications to the team’s lineup and prompting the Bills to consider alternative offensive adjustments if necessary.
The Bills’ receiver room is dealing with several injuries as Curtis Samuel and Mack Hollins have also been limited in practice due to pectoral and shoulder issues, respectively. This wave of injuries means the team’s depth at wide receiver is being tested, with McDermott and his coaching staff needing to develop a flexible game plan to ensure the offense can remain effective against the Colts, even with several of their key players at less than full strength.
