What It Means:

Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the decision on whether or not to go under the knife will be made after he receives initial treatment for his troublesome hand. It plagued his play on the field throughout the season, all the way up through the AFC Championship Game.

Among the 95 receivers to see at least 45 targets this season, Coates managed to finish 20th in Reception Net Expected Points per target. His 42.8 percent catch rate (21-of-49 targets) was fourth-worst in that group.