NFL leading receiver Coles limited because of calf injury

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Laveranues Coles was limited again in practice Friday because of an unspecified calf injury, and remained questionable for the New York Jets' game at Buffalo on Sunday.

The veteran wide receiver has had his left calf wrapped since Monday, and didn't fully participate in 11-on-11 drills for the third straight day. It's unclear when the injury occurred during the Jets' 24-17 loss to New England last Sunday.

When asked Friday if Coles would play against the Bills, coach Eric Mangini was noncommittal.

"I think Laveranues is a role model of toughness," he said. "Not a lot bothers him, whether it's getting a big hit or getting banged up or any of that stuff. He just pops up and goes. He's outstanding that way."

Coles has been a major factor in New York having the third-ranked passing offense in the NFL. He has 14 catches, tied for second in the AFC, for a league-leading 253 yards. Coles' presence has helped Chad Pennington to the first consecutive 300-yard passing games of his career.

"I was involved in as much of (Thursday's practice) as they asked me to be," Coles said before Friday's practice. "I'll do the same today. Whatever they ask me to do, I'll do. That's pretty much it. I feel OK. I'm going to do whatever I can to get back. I'm going to leave it at that."

Also listed as questionable were: guard Pete Kendall, who missed last week's game with a hamstring injury; cornerback David Barrett (hip); and wide receiver Tim Dwight (thigh). Offensive lineman Trey Teague is doubtful as he continues to recover after breaking his ankle in June.

Running back Derrick Blaylock was back with the team Friday after missing Thursday's practice to be with his wife, Kristen, who gave birth to their fourth child, a son, Tori.