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Bills' Keon Coleman Faces Make-or-Break Test Amid Owner Criticism

5/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Keon Coleman entered 2026 with a make-or-break test for the Bills.
He has 67 catches, 960 yards and eight touchdowns in 26 games.
Owner Terry Pegula publicly questioned the draft pick and blamed coaches after Coleman missed four games in 2025 and posted 38 catches for 404 yards.
Coach Joe Brady said Coleman will stay on the roster while quarterback Josh Allen praised his improved releases and mindset, reaffirming confidence.

History

Historical Context

After the Bills traded first- and fourth-round picks for quarterback Rob Johnson in February 1998, his injury-plagued, 140-sack career drew intense media scrutiny and sparked a Doug Flutie controversy that defined the early-2000s. The 2026 rookie wideout Kean Coleman now faces similar doubts from owner Terry Pegula and coach Joe Brady, echoing the Bills’ long-standing pattern of questioning high-profile draft picks.

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Story summary

Keon Coleman entered 2026 with a make-or-break test for the Bills.
He has 67 catches, 960 yards and eight touchdowns in 26 games.
Owner Terry Pegula publicly questioned the draft pick and blamed coaches after Coleman missed four games in 2025 and posted 38 catches for 404 yards.
Coach Joe Brady said Coleman will stay on the roster while quarterback Josh Allen praised his improved releases and mindset, reaffirming confidence.

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