Lake Forest, Ill. — In Friday’s joint practice between the Buffalo Bills and the Chicago Bears, Keon Coleman, a second-year wide receiver, got his first opportunity to make a play but ended up on the grass. Coleman slipped while trying to reverse direction on a short pass from Bills quarterback Josh Allen, the ball falling incomplete as he hit the turf. The sequence capped a 7-on-7 period in which the Bills’ offense struggled to muster timing and rhythm.
The moment offers a small snapshot of the early camp routine, where footwork and balance are under close scrutiny for receivers working to earn reps. Coleman will look to bounce back in subsequent drills as he competes for targets in a depth-heavy Bills WR group. Joint practices like this are valuable for evaluating route-running, timing with the quarterback, and overall play speed under more realistic, game-like conditions.
Bottom line: a minor setback in a longer testing ground of camp, with plenty of opportunities ahead for Coleman to show progress and for the Bills to assess their receivers through multiple rep opportunities. Expect more competitive moments as the team continues its preparation for the season. If you’re following this position battle, keep an eye on Coleman’s next reps to gauge how quickly he can regain momentum.