The Buffalo Bills are reportedly preparing to keep Keon Coleman inactive for a second straight game, as they face the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football. Reports indicate that Coleman has fallen out of favor with head coach Sean McDermott following repeated lapses in accountability.
Coleman, the Bills’ second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, started the season with a promising outing (112 receiving yards and a touchdown in Week 1). Since then, however, his level of production has declined sharply—he has recorded 32 catches for 330 yards and three touchdowns this season.
The tipping point appears to be a disciplinary action last week in which Coleman reportedly arrived late to a team meeting, prompting McDermott to make him a healthy scratch.
McDermott addressed the issue by noting he gives young players “strikes” to prove themselves but emphasized that Coleman “ran out of strikes.” He said he still believes in the young player’s potential but stressed the importance of professional behavior on and off the field.
What to Watch:
- Will Coleman be inactive again for the Thursday game, and if so, how will the Bills adjust their receiver rotation?
- How Coleman responds off the field—will he use this as a wake-up call or will his standing continue to diminish?
- The implications for the Bills’ offense at a pivotal time in their season, especially if other receivers step up in his absence.
Summary:
Keon Coleman’s early promise has faded amid performance drops and discipline issues. With the Bills reportedly set to bench him again for Thursday’s big game, his role and future with the team are now under serious scrutiny.
