Bills WR Keon Coleman addresses critics after challenging start to career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman responded to criticism regarding his performance following a difficult start to his NFL career. Drafted 33rd overall in 2024, Coleman has recorded 67 catches for 960 yards and eight touchdowns over 26 games. His time with the Bills has been marred by disciplinary issues and inconsistent production, raising questions about his future with the team. As the Bills prepare for the 2026 season under new head coach Joe Brady, Coleman emphasized his desire to prove himself on the field while facing increased competition from newly acquired receiver DJ Moore and drafted player Skyler Bell.
- •Coleman drafted to fill void left by Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis
- •Has faced scrutiny due to tardiness and healthy scratches
- •Started 2025 season strong but struggled thereafter
- •New offensive approach under coach Joe Brady may affect his role
- •Coleman declared it's time to prove his worth on the field
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I Don’t Really Care’ — Bills WR Keon Coleman Fires Back at Critics After Tough Start to NFL Career
"The Buffalo Bills drafted Keon Coleman with the 33rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to fill the void left by Stefon Diggs’ trade to the Houston Texans and Gabe Davis’ departure in free agency. However, two seasons later, Coleman has 67 catches for 960 yards and eight touchdowns across 26 games, and his tenure with the Bills has been defined more by healthy scratches and tardiness issues than highlight-reel plays.
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