Keon Coleman knew the NFL was going to be hard, both on the field and in preparation, but the former FSU wide receiver couldn't have imagined his time in Buffalo would be this mentally taxing.
As the NFL Draft approaches this weekend, Coleman is the subject of trade rumors. That's not surprising at all. After the Bills' season ended in the AFC Divisional Playoff round, owner Terry Pegula said in no uncertain terms that the front office, led by GM Brandon Beane, didn't want to draft Coleman and threw recently-fired coach Sean McDermott under the bus by saying that it was his choice.
That was then compounded by new coach Joe Brady saying how committed he was to the young receiver and that the best thing to happen to Coleman would be having him as a head coach. It's all enough to make your head spin.Â
Potential trade candidates, per @AdamSchefter:
— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) April 20, 2026
• Colts QB Anthony Richardson
• Titans QB Will Levis
• Saints QB Spencer Rattler
• Bills WR Keon Coleman
• 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk
• Falcons TE Kyle Pitts
• Giants EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux
• Colts CB Kenny Moore
Keon Coleman is the subject of trade rumors heading into the NFL Draft
There were high hopes for Coleman when he was selected with the 33rd overall pick in the 2024 Draft. The expectations were that the big-bodied receiver would be the No. 1 target for All-Pro quarterback Josh Allen. At times over the past two years, it looked like maybe Coleman would take a step forward, but for the most part it's been very underwhelming. In two seasons, Coleman has appeared in 26 games (18 starts) with 67 catches for 960 yards and eight touchdowns.Â
Coleman's struggles on the field have tanked his value, which ironically could open many doors because he could be viewed as a low-risk acquisition with the potential for a high reward. There is a rumor that the Raiders are interested in Coleman and would offer a sixth-round pick. At that cost, you would expect many teams to be interested in kicking the tires on Coleman.
And a new environment is probably what Coleman needs. He's an affable young man that seems to be having trouble adjusting to the demands of the NFL. He's not a discipline problem or a locker room issue, he's just struggling to reach the maturity necessary to be successful in the toughest professional sports league. He's not exclusive to that club.
Here's hoping that Coleman can begin to turn the corner in his third season, whether he stays in Buffalo or finds a new home.Â
Add us as a preferred source on Google