Coleman (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
Coleman dealt with the ankle injury in practice last week and was listed as questionable for Week 3 before suiting up and playing just 48.5 percent of the offensive snaps against the Chargers. He turned two targets into one catch for 37 yards. If Coleman is unable to play Sunday against the Patriots, Joshua Palmer would be in line for increased snaps.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: One big catch in Week 3 win
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Coleman saw two targets and recorded a 37-yard catch during the Bills' 24-16 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
Coleman's practice reps during Week 3 prep were limited by an ankle injury that he sustained in Buffalo's Week 2 win over Detroit. He was cleared to play against the Chargers and ended up playing 32 of 66 offensive snaps (48.5 percent), third most among Bills wide receivers behind Khalil Shakir (48) and DJ Moore (42). Coleman was responsible for the Bills' longest play of the game late in the second quarter, when he hauled in a 37-yard pass from Josh Allen that led to a one-yard touchdown run by the superstar QB on the next play. Coleman is capable of making big plays in any given game, but it's hard to rely on him for consistent production when he's competing against Moore, Shakir, tight end Dalton Kincaid and running back James Cook for targets from Allen, with Ty Johnson and Joshua Palmer also in the mix. The Bills wrap up their three-game homestand this Sunday in an AFC East showdown against the Patriots, whose defense gave up 35 points (including three passing touchdowns) to the Jaguars in a Week 3 loss.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: Suiting up Sunday
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Coleman (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
It was reported earlier Sunday that Coleman was expected to suit up for Week 3, and he will indeed do so. Coleman was considered a game-time call for Sunday's contest, so it's not clear if he will be at full speed. However, he -- as well as DJ Moore and the rest of Buffalo's regular pass catchers -- will all be in uniform for Week 3.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: On track to play Week 3
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Coleman (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, is expected to play, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
After Coleman sat out practices Wednesday and Thursday before returning to the field as a limited participant Friday, head coach Joe Brady told Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News that the wideout would be a game-time decision leading up to Sunday's contest. The third-year player has apparently made positive strides in his recovery from the ankle injury following Friday's practice, and barring a setback, he should be cleared to play ahead of the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Coleman has recorded seven receptions for 64 yards on seven targets through the Bills' first two games of the season, and he could be in store for more volume if fellow wideout DJ Moore (shoulder) -- whom Brady also termed as a game-time decision -- ends up sitting out Sunday.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: Questionable for Week 3
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Coleman (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Chargers.
After sitting out the Bills' first two Week 3 practices due to an ankle injury, Coleman was back on the field Friday and logged an official limited session to wrap up the week. Head coach Joe Brady told Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News that both Coleman and fellow WR DJ Moore (shoulder) will be game-time decisions, so the statuses of both players may not be known until approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: Remains sidelined Thursday
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Coleman (ankle) wasn't spotted at the start of Thursday's practice, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Both Coleman and DJ Moore (shoulder) appear to be sitting out practice Thursday, leaving Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer and Skyler Bell as Buffalo's only healthy wide receivers. Coleman will likely need to practice in some capacity Friday to give himself a chance to suit up for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: DNP on Wednesday
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Coleman didn't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury.
DJ Moore was believed to be the Bills wide receiver dealing with a health concern this week after he suffered an AC joint sprain last Thursday against the Lions. Instead, Moore was a limited participant Wednesday, while Coleman didn't log any practice reps at all to kick off Week 3 prep. Coleman's status thus bears watching Thursday and Friday to see whether or not he's trending toward an absence Sunday versus the Chargers.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: Week 3 Waiver Priority List
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D.J. Moore (shoulder) left Week 2 against Detroit, and Coleman stepped up with six catches for 63 yards on six targets. We'll see if Moore can play in Week 3 against the Chargers, and he's expected to be OK. But if Moore is out, then Coleman could be a potential starter in three-receiver leagues, and he's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAAB. Khalil Shakir (51 percent rostered) is also worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAAB, and he would benefit if Moore is out against the Chargers. That said, Shakir is off to a slow start with seven catches for 88 yards and no touchdowns on 12 targets.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: Spike in production during win
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Coleman brought in all six targets for 63 yards in the Bills' 41-31 win over the Lions on Thursday.
Coleman benefited from the late second-quarter exit of DJ Moore (shoulder), finishing the game second in receptions and receiving yards for the Bills while also tying for runner-up status in targets. The oft-maligned 2024 second-round pick encouragingly flashed steady hands as well throughout the night, and Coleman will be in line to continue in an enhanced role in a Week 3 home matchup against the Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 27 if Moore is forced to sit out the contest.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: Operates as WR3 in Week 1
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Coleman caught his lone target for one yard in the Bills' 36-31 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Buffalo continued to use a rotation at wide receiver to open the 2026 campaign. While DJ Moore paced the group with 26 routes on Josh Allen's 32 dropbacks, Khalil Shakir (20), Coleman (19) and Joshua Palmer (13) fell in line behind him. Between Coleman and Palmer, it was the latter who had the big play, recording what proved to be the game-winning 34-yard touchdown catch with 1:37 left in the fourth quarter. Coleman was targeted on the subsequent failed two-point conversion, and he'll likely need an injury ahead of him to have any fantasy appeal.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: Not listed on Week 1 injury report
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Coleman (foot) is not listed on the Bills' Week 1 injury report Wednesday.
Coleman was in a walking boot last month but returned to practice last week and is ready for Week 1 against the Texans. Listed as a starter on the unofficial depth chart, Coleman will be part of the rotation at wide receiver for Buffalo. He doesn't carry much redraft fantasy value and is a better best-ball selection in an offense that again has a lot of mouths to feed.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: Designated as starter on depth chart
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Coleman (foot) is listed as one of three starting receivers on the Bills' unofficial depth chart for Sunday's season opener versus the Texans, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
While DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir are secure as Buffalo's top two wideouts, Coleman appears to be ahead of Joshua Palmer for the No. 3 spot. After averaging 9.8 yards per target as a rookie in 2024, Coleman dropped all the way down to 6.8 per game over 13 regular-season contests during his sophomore season and also drew the ire of the coaching staff for his lack of professionalism, leading to him being a healthy scratch on four occasions. Coleman received a clean slate entering 2026, and after a strong showing during minicamp, he continued to make a positive impression in training camp before spraining his right foot in an Aug. 18 preseason game. The injury doesn't appear to be a long-term concern, and if he can return to full practice at some point this week, Coleman could handle a notable role in the passing game in the season opener.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: Gets back on practice field
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Coleman (right foot/toe) was present at Tuesday's practice, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Coleman sustained a sprained right foot/toe in the Bills' preseason opener Aug. 15, but he ditched his low walking boot as of last Thursday and now appears set to mix back into drills. He has nearly two weeks to get healthy ahead of a Week 1 road matchup with the Texans on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: Suffers sprained foot/toe in preseason
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Coleman has been diagnosed with a sprained right foot/toe, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Coleman was a spectator at the start of Tuesday's practice, wearing a low walking boot on his right foot. The issue likely stems from Saturday's preseason game against the Panthers, when he limped off the field during the Bills' third possession. At the moment, a number of Buffalo wide receivers are tending to injuries, including DJ Moore (lower body), Coleman, rookie fourth-round pick Skyler Bell (lower body) and Tyrell Shavers (knee, active/PUP). Coleman's own health concern may impact his status for Saturday's exhibition at Cleveland.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: Listed as starter on unofficial depth chart
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Coleman is listed as a starter on Buffalo's first depth chart of the preseason, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
The Bills list 12 starters, including three WRs, with the others unsurprisingly being DJ Moore and and Khalil Shakir. While it isn't a bad sign to be listed as a starter on the unofficial depth chart, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News believes Joshua Palmer has the upper hand on Coleman in a competition for the No. 3 receiver spot. Palmer reportedly shined Tuesday in one of the final practices before Buffalo's preseason opener Saturday against Carolina.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: Has Joe Brady's support
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Bills head coach Joe Brady said Tuesday that he advocated for Coleman this offseason and expects him to "be a part of our offense" in 2026, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.
"I made sure when I got the job, [Coleman] knew he was going to be here and be a part of our offense," said Brady. It's safe to assume Coleman's presence in Buffalo wasn't a sticking point in negotiations when Brady was promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach. Coleman turned 23 on May 17, making him younger than many rookies in the incoming class, but he frankly hasn't shown much on the field to hint at living up to his draft capital (33rd overall in 2024). Bills GM Brandon Beane said in April that he refuted trade offers and now wants to "hit the reset button" on Coleman, who notoriously had a rocky relationship with former head coach Sean McDermott. While Brady called plays for most of those games in which Coleman failed to make an impact, Brady sounds open to letting the 23-year-old compete for a top-three job at wide receiver again. If not Coleman, the Bills have fourth-round pick Skyler Bell and sixth-year pro Joshua Palmer (ankle) as the top candidates for WR snaps behind newcomer DJ Moore and slot specialist Khalil Shakir.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: Garners support from front office
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Bills GM Brandon Beane said Monday that the team has "hit the reset button" with Coleman and "thinks his best year is yet to come" during the 2026 season, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Beane said more than one team approached the Bills about Coleman's availability via trade, but Buffalo "shut those down," according to the general manager. "Our intention is for Keon to be here," Beane continued. Coleman was the subject of criticism following the Bills' early dismissal from the playoffs and subsequent firing of coach Sean McDermott, but it sounds like Buffalo is sticking by the soon-to-be 23-year-old wideout. The first pick of the second round in the 2024 Draft, Coleman has appeared in 26 regular-season games to date, amassing 67 catches for 960 yards and eight touchdowns. He's made 18 starts and figures to push Joshua Palmer (ankle) for a role in three-wide sets alongside Khalil Shakir and trade pickup DJ Moore this coming season.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: Ends Year 2 with one catch
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Coleman secured one of three targets for 10 yards in the Bills' 33-30 overtime divisional-round loss to the Broncos on Saturday.
The 2024 second-round pick played over 40 percent of offensive snaps for a second playoff game in a row, handling a slightly increased role due to Joshua Palmer (ankle), Tyrell Shavers (ACL) and Gabe Davis (ACL) all having been placed on IR. Nonetheless, he was unable to capitalize on the added opportunities. After exploding for an 8-112-1 receiving line versus the Ravens in Week 1, Coleman never logged another game with over 50 receiving yards, finishing the regular season with just 38 catches for 404 yards and four touchdowns on 59 targets across 13 appearances. He was a healthy scratch on four occasions and will need to regain his team's trust this offseason to have any chance of handling a starting role in 2026.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: One snag in wild-card victory
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Coleman caught his only target for 36 yards in Sunday's 27-24 wild-card victory against the Jaguars.
Coleman was expected to see an uptick in workload in the wild-card round with Joshua Palmer (ankle) sidelined, but that didn't materialize. The wide receiver did make the most of his only opportunity, though, notching a 36-yard catch-and-run in the second quarter. Coleman will attempt to have a larger impact on Buffalo's performance in the AFC divisional round next weekend.
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Bills' Keon Coleman: Larger role incoming?
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Coleman is expected to have an expanded offensive role while Joshua Palmer (ankle) is sidelined during Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Jaguars, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
The 22-year-old wideout was a healthy scratch in four of the Bills' final eight regular-season games this year, but he's expected to take on an expanded offensive role Sunday due to Palmer being ruled out. Coleman, a 2024 second-round pick from Florida State, has caught 38 of 59 targets for 404 yards and four touchdowns across 13 appearances in 2025. Even so, Coleman is expected to play behind Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks and Tyrell Shavers during the wild-card round.
