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Bills’ failed second-round draft pick was not GM’s ‘next choice,’ owner says
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Keon Coleman was a healthy scratch throughout the season and has been disappointing since the Bills drafted him in the second round the 2024 NFL Draft.
But apparently if it was up to Bills general manager Brandon Beane, he would have gone in a different direction.
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During a press conference with general manager Terry Pegula and Beane to discuss the decision to fire Sean McDermott , the general manager was asked about Buffalo ’s receiver group, which was an issue the last few seasons.
Pegula interrupted and said the decision to draft Coleman was pushed by the coaching staff.
“I’m not saying Brandon wouldn’t have drafted him, but he wasn’t his next choice,” Pegula said . “That was Brandon being a team payer and taking the advice of his coaching staff, who felt strongly about the player. He, for some reason, has taken heat over it, and hasn’t said a word about it. But I am here to tell you the true story.”
Coleman is under contract through the 2027 season.
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The wide receiver had just 38 receptions for four touchdowns in 2025. During Buffalo’s AFC Division game against the Denver Broncos , Coleman, he had just one catch.
What’s next for Coleman remains unknown, but Beane made it clear he wouldn’t have drafted him if he didn’t believe he could be a player to help the Bills.
“It’s up to us to continue to work with him and develop him,” Beane said .
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