Keon Coleman Misses Bills Practice in Walking Boot

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman did not participate in Tuesday’s open practice at Highmark Stadium and was seen wearing a protective walking boot. The team did not issue an immediate on-field update during the session, and officials indicated his status is still being evaluated.

The development comes only days after Coleman appeared in Buffalo’s preseason opener. In that game, the rookie was involved early, finishing with three catches for 17 yards on four targets before the new injury question surfaced.

Unclear injury details and no firm return timetable

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Officials have not provided a definitive timeline for when Coleman will be cleared to return to full-contact work. The Bills also have not said whether he is expected to be available for upcoming preseason action.

Coaching staff had previously suggested the issue coming out of the preseason opener appeared minor and that a quick recovery was expected. However, Coleman being in a walking boot suggests the team may be taking a more cautious approach, even as the specific nature of the injury remains undisclosed.

With no announced return date and limited medical clarity publicly available, Coleman’s short-term outlook remains uncertain. Any change in his participation level is likely to draw close attention as Buffalo continues shaping its preseason plans.

Other absences complicate preparations for Cleveland

Wide receiver Khalil Shakir and defensive tackle Ed

Coleman was not the only notable player missing Tuesday’s work. Wide receiver Khalil Shakir and defensive tackle Ed Oliver also did not take part in the practice session, leaving Buffalo to manage multiple personnel gaps at once.

The timing matters because the Bills are preparing for a Saturday afternoon preseason matchup against the Cleveland Browns. With several players unavailable early in the week, uncertainty remains about how much of the expected rotation will be able to take part as Buffalo continues its preseason build-up.

Preseason practices and games are used to evaluate roster options and refine roles, particularly when injuries or precautionary absences shift who is available on a given day. The Bills have not said whether the recent absences are expected to carry into Saturday, and the team has not outlined how it plans to manage Coleman’s workload once he returns to drills.

Until officials provide additional medical information, Coleman’s availability for the next phase of preseason work remains unresolved. The status of Shakir and Oliver is also set to be monitored as Buffalo moves toward its next preseason test.