Buffalo Bills president of football operations Brandon Beane told local radio station WGR-550 on Monday that the club was approached by other organizations at the draft regarding the availability of WR Keon Coleman. Despite outside interest, the club rebuffed all inquiries, as Beane doubled down on his support of the 3rd year receiver.
“We had some people connect with us in Indy, at least one team there, and a couple between there and the owners meetings. But we shut those down,” Beane said. “Our intention is for Keon to be here, and so I think the word was kind of out. So, no calls this weekend.”
“We’ve hit the reset button with him, and hopefully the fan base and everyone’s behind him. I think his best year is yet to come here in 2026.”
Still only 22 years old, Coleman was largely expected to become Josh Allen’s new favourite target after the team selected him 33rd overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, it’s been a far from smooth transition from the college ranks to the NFL for the former Florida State standout.
Limited to just 13 games in each of his first two seasons due to injuries, and off field issues, Coleman took a slight step backwards in his sophomore campaign, hauling in 38 passes for just 404 yards in 2025. Coleman has been disciplined for being late to meetings, and was a healthy scratch on more than 1 occasion throughout his professional career.
In an attempt to get back on track, Coleman has been present for the team’s voluntary workouts this offseason, and has drawn praise from new head coach Joe Brady for his level of effort.
“I told Keon, ‘Just take advantage of this offseason, man. Getting the connection with Josh and working,'” Brady said last week. “And he came back, you forget how big he is, man. And really excited. He’s put a lot of work in.”
While Buffalo stopped short of naming any of the teams who reportedly reached out regarding the 3rd year receiver’s availability, it’s been speculated that New Orleans, San Francisco, and Indianapolis were amongst the clubs who may have kicked the tires on Coleman as a potential “buy low” candidate this offseason.
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