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Bills vs. Colts injury update: Each team will be without a big-name wide receiver

A spate of wrist injuries has hampered the Buffalo Bills.

Rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman and defensive end Dawuane Smoot suffered wrist injuries in the second half of Buffalo's riveting 30-27 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Smoot was placed on injured reserve and is scheduled to undergo surgery, Bills coach Sean McDermott said Monday. McDermott is hopeful Smoot can return this season but his recovery time won't be clear until after surgery.

Coleman was injured on an illegal helmet-to-helmet hit by Miami safety Jordan Poyer on the final drive. Poyer's left shoudler and helmet crashed into Coleman's hands as the wide receiver was trying to bring in the ball.

The severity of Coleman's injury to his wrist and hand is uncertain. McDermott called it "an ongoing evaluation" and said he's "holding out hope" it's not a long-term injury.

That ups the team's wounded wrist total to five. Wide receiver Amari Cooper and cornerback Christian Benford were held out due to injured wrists against the Dolphins. Rookie defensive tackle DeWayne Carter is on injured reserve after undergoing wrist surgery. Carter is eligible to return in Week 13.

McDermott said Cooper, Benford and fullback Reggie Gilliam are considered day-to-day.

The Bills (7-2) travel to face the Indianapolis Colts (4-5) at 1 p.m. Sunday.

Indianapolis starting offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann remains in the NFL concussion protocol to open the week. He did not play in Week 9.

The Colts have 11 players on injured reserve.

NFL teams have to submit a report on practice participation on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for a Sunday game. There are three levels of practice participation that can be designated: did not participate, limited participation and full participation.

A game status report is due by 5 p.m. Friday for Sunday games.

Here is the Bills vs. Colts injury report for Week 10:

Nov 3, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Miami Dolphins safety Jordan Poyer (21) separates Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) from the ball to break up a pass during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Nov 3, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Miami Dolphins safety Jordan Poyer (21) separates Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) from the ball to break up a pass during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Buffalo Bills injury update for Week 10

Keon Coleman, WR, wrist

Keon Coleman injured his right wrist on a receiving end of a helmet-to-helmet hit by Dolphins safety Jordan Poyer on the Bills' game-winning drive. Poyer was flagged for a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty on the hit, which jarred the ball loose on a deep pass attempt from Josh Allen. The penalty extended Buffalo's drive, enabling Tyler Bass' 61-yard field goal for the 30-27 win.

Coleman held his wrist as he walked to the sideline. He headed to the locker room in the final seconds and was wearing a brace on the wrist after the game.

The rookie wide receiver underwent an MRI on Monday.

Status: Out

Amari Cooper, WR, wrist

Amari Cooper missed Week 9 against the Dolphins with a wrist injury.

He hurt his wrist the week prior in Seattle and was a limited participant leading up the the Miami game. Cooper arrived to Highmark Stadium Sunday with a wrap around his wrist and was among the Bills' inactives.

Cooper has five receptions for 69 yards and a touchdowns in two games since being acquired via trade by Buffalo.

McDermott said Cooper is considered day-to-day.

Status: Questionable

Christian Benford, CB, wrist

Christian Benford missed Week 9 thrilling victory over Miami with a wrist injury he suffered in practice leading up to the game. He was a limited participant in practice all week and came into the Dolphins game as questionable but was inactive.

Benford has 35 tackles, an interception and four passes defensed in eight games.

Status: Full participant all week

Reggie Gilliam, FB, hip

Reggie Gilliam was ruled out for Week 9 with a hip injury.

Status: Questionable

Kaiir Elam, CB, shoulder

Kaiir Elam briefly exited with a shoulder injury against the Dolphins. Elam gave up a completion to Tyreek Hill and landed on his shoulder as he brought Hill to the ground along the sideline.

Elam saw extended playing time filing in for Christian Beford. Elam played 58 of 61 snaps, 95%, and the only three he missed were to be evaluated for the shoulder. He made five tackles and recovered a Raheem Mostert fumble on the Dolphins' first possession of the second half.

Elam told reporters after the game his shoulder had to be popped back into place before returning to the game.

Status: Not listed on final injury report

Dawuane Smoot, DE, wrist

Dawuane Smoot is heading to injured reserve with a wrist injury and will undergo surgery, Bills coach Sean McDermott said Monday.

Smoot exited the Week 9 game against the Dolphins. He was taken to the locker room for X-rays and downgraded to out.

Smoot, 29, signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Bills in the offseason. He missed the first two games of the year with a toe injury. He has 12 tackles, 1.5 sacks and 1 forced fumble in 2024.

Status: Placed on injured reserve

Casey Toohill, DE, knee

Casey Toohill exited on the first play of the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins but returned five plays later.

Status: Full participant all week

Dorian Williams, LB, knee

Dorian Williams went to the medical tent and was evaluated for a concussion early in the third quarter against the Dolphins but was cleared to return. Williams played 53 of 61 defensive snaps and had a team-high 12 tackles. He has 84 tackles, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in his second season.

Status: Full participant all week

Terrel Bernard, LB, ankle/pectoral

Terrell Bernard returned in Week 9 to make eight tackles in the win over the Dolphins after a one-game absence with an ankle injury.

Bernard suffered two injuries in the Week 7 victory against the Tennessee Titans. Bernard was playing his third straight game after missing Weeks 3 and 4 with a pectoral strain.

He was evaluated for a concussion in the second quarter and returned to the field to start the second half. Bernard injured his right ankle in the third quarter. Bernard's foot was stepped on by offensive lineman Dillon Radunz as he rushed the quarterback. He went down on his back and grabbed his right ankle after the play. Bernard walked off with athletic trainers and went into the medical tent. He jogged and stretched on the sideline before the fourth quarter to test his ankle, but walked to the locker room and was downgraded to out for the remainder of the game.

Status: Full participant all week

Curtis Samuel, WR, pectoral

Curtis Samuel played against the Dolphins but was held without a catch. He was the only Bills active wide receiver or tight end without a reception in the win.

Samuel missed Week 8 with a pectoral injury.

Samuel suffered the injury in the first quarter in Week 7 and was later ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Samuel began a play in motion out of the backfield on the Bills' second possession. Josh Allen's pass intended for Samuel was tipped at the line of scrimmage. Samuel got turned around, reaching for the ball with his right arm before tumbling onto his right side. Samuel made it to the sideline but went down on a knee and was looked at by medical trainers before going into the medical tent. He headed to the locker room with a trainer and did not return.

Status: Questionable

Baylon Spector, LB, caf

Status: Questionable

Injured reserve

The following Bills players are on injured reserve:

  • Dawuane Smoot, DE, wrist

  • DeWayne Carter, DT, wrist

  • Tylan Grable, OT, abdomen

  • Travis Clayton, OT, shoulder

  • Matt Milano, LB, biceps

  • Shane Buechele, QB, neck

  • Tommy Doyle, OT, knee

Indianapolis Colts injury update for Week 10

Bernhard Raimann, OT, concussion

Bernhard Raimann is in the NFL's concussion protocol. The left tackle suffered a concussion in Week 8. He played the entire game but reported symptoms following the loss to the Houston Texans.

Raimann did not practice last week and was inactive for Week 9's Sunday Night Football defeat to the Minnesota Vikings.

Rookie third round pick Matt Goncalves made his starting debut in place of Raimann.

Status: Not listed on final injury report

Kwity Paye, DE, hamstring

Kwity Paye was listed as questionable for Week 9 but played against the Minnesota Vikings. Paye played 52 of 73 defensive snaps (71.2%) and recorded two tackles and a sack.

Status: Not listed on final injury report

Zaire Franklin, LB, ankle

Status: Not listed on final injury report

Michael Pittman Jr., WR, back/finger

Status: Out

Injured reserve

The following Colts players are on injured reserve:

  • Samson Ebukam, DE

  • JuJu Brents, CB

  • Jaylon Carlies, LB

  • Ryan Coll, C

  • Trevor Denbow, S

  • Wesley French, C

  • Will Fries, C/G

  • Tyquan Lewis, DE

  • Daniel Scott, S,

  • Juwann Winfree, WR

  • Jelani Woods, TE

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Bills vs. Colts injury update: Keon Coleman, Michael Pittman both out