Keon Coleman was reportedly just as stunned as everyone else amid the latest drama surrounding his name.
Buffalo Bills team owner Terry Pegula made headlines earlier this week when he very publicly threw Coleman under the bus during the press conference discussing the team’s decision to fire longtime head coach Sean McDermott.
Pegula claimed that the Bills’ general manager, Brandon Beane, did not want to select Coleman when Buffalo was on the clock to open the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. According to Pegula, Beane was urged by the coaching staff to take the Florida State product against his wishes.
The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia published a report Friday that shed light on Coleman’s reaction to Pegula’s public callout. Coleman reportedly “didn’t understand” where Pegula’s comments came from but “quickly shook them off.”
Despite getting dragged by the man who signs his checks, Coleman has reportedly yet to submit a trade request and “is proceeding as though he will play for the Bills in 2026.” Coleman heard about Pegula’s comments while visiting an injured teammate in the Dallas area.
The Bills bet big on Coleman to be the team’s next star wide receiver heading into the 2024 season. The team had parted ways with Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, setting Coleman up to have a big role in the offense from the moment he set foot in Buffalo.
Coleman, however, has so far failed to live up to the team’s lofty expectations. He tallied 29 catches for 556 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns across 13 games during his rookie campaign. His numbers did not improve in Year 2, when he caught 38 passes for 404 yards and 4 touchdowns.
