Report: Steelers' Coates had knee scope, will miss start of training camp

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Sammie Coates injured his knee during offseason training and, as a result, had his knee scoped last week, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports.

The injury isn't believed to be serious as Coates is only expected to miss the beginning of training camp, Fowler reports.

It's an inopportune time for Coates to suffer an injury as the Steelers own a loaded receiving corps with talented players all jockeying for a prime position in the rotation. Star wideout Antonio Brown leads the group, and is followed by Martavis Bryant, who is returning from a year-long suspension, Eli Rogers, who hopes to build on an impressive rookie campaign, sophomore Cobi Hamilton, and second-round draft pick JuJu Smith-Schuster. The group also includes veterans Darrius Heyward-Bey and Justin Hunter.

With Bryant out last season, Coates started five games, but battled injuries for much of the campaign. He finished the year with 21 catches for 435 yards and two touchdowns.

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