“Football is about tough decisions, and sometimes that means letting go of players you don’t expect. Keon Coleman has had his moments, but with the talent we have at wide receiver, the competition is fierce. His lack of special teams impact and some inconsistencies made this decision easier.”
– Head Coach Sean McDermott
BUFFALO — Massive news coming out of Buffalo as Keon Coleman, once considered a cornerstone of the Bills’ wide receiver corps, is reportedly set to
miss Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This shocking development comes after Buffalo made several roster moves, including signing Mecole Hardman to the active roster and promoting Gabe Davis, who has a similar skill set to Coleman.
Roster Decisions and Tight Competition
With the addition of Hardman and Davis, the competition for wide receiver spots has intensified. The Bills typically carry five wide receivers on game day, and with Khalil Shakir and Joshua Palmer already assured of their spots, only one or two positions remain open for Coleman, Tyrell Shavers, Curtis Samuel, and Elijah Moore. Given Coleman’s
Coleman has shown flashes of promise but has struggled with consistency. He’s had some solid stats this season, with 226 routes run and 330 yards, but his 65.3% catch rate and average of just 2.8 yards per catch have raised concerns. The wide receiver group, with its growing depth, now faces tough decisions, and Coleman’s future with the team appears to be in jeopardy.
McDermott’s Tough Call
Head Coach Sean McDermott’s comments reflect the difficult choices facing the coaching staff: “Football is about tough decisions, and sometimes that means letting go of players you don’t expect. Keon Coleman has had his moments, but with the talent we have at wide receiver, the competition is fierce. His lack of special teams impact and some inconsistencies made this decision easier.”
The Fallout: What’s Next for Coleman?
If Coleman is left off the game day roster, it will send shockwaves through the fanbase. His absence marks a huge shift in the Bills’ wide receiver lineup, and the team will need to step up without one of its early-round draft picks. Coleman, who previously missed four games in his rookie season due to a wrist injury, has never been sidelined for performance reasons—until now.
With the Buccaneers coming to town, all eyes will be on the inactive list when it’s announced at 11:30 AM on Sunday. If Coleman is not part of the 48-man roster, it will be a
The Minnesota Wild (8-7-4) is back on home ice tonight to host the Vegas Golden Knights (8-4-5). The Wild will be without forward Vladimir Tarasenko for the second straight game.
Tarasenko, 33, has two goals and ten points in 18 games this year for the Wild. He missed Saturday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks with a lower-body injury and will not play again on Sunday.
Wild head coach John Hynes said after the game that Tarasenko’s status will be day-to-day.