Keon Coleman draft pick row: Bills star's agent gives cryptic response to new Terry Pegula, Brandon Beane claims

Keon Coleman must be stunned after watching the Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula and GM Brandon Beane's latest presser.

Published on: Jan 21, 2026, 23:01:30 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Keon Coleman must be stunned after watching the Buffalo Bills' latest presser. The 22-year-old WR and thousands of Bills fans found out on Wednesday that the team's GM, Brandon Beane, and owner Terry Pegula were not exactly on board with his pick back in the 2024 draft. It was the coaches' decision, mainly.

Keon Coleman #0 of the Buffalo Bills arrives at Highmark Stadium before the game against the New York Jets (Getty Images via AFP)

Pegula spoke to reporters to discuss the decision to fire head coach Sean McDermott. While addressing the WR room, which was under fire after their season ended, Pegula defended GM Brandon Beane.

He then brought up Keon Coleman's pick. “The coaching staff pushed to draft Keon. I'm not saying Brandon wouldn't have drafted him, but he wasn't his next choice. That was Brandon being a team player and taking advice from his coaching staff, who felt strongly about the player. He's taking, for some reason, heat over it and not saying a word about it, but I'm here to tell you the true story,” the owner added.

Beane was then in the spotlight. He was asked about Coleman.

"He was my pick. I made the pick. Terry's point was that we might've had a different order of personnel vs. coaching. Ultimately, I'm not turning in a pick for a player that I don't think we can succeed with.

"Keon Coleman is a young player that has been here two years, has two years left on his deal. It's up to us to continue to work with him and develop him. His issues have not been on the field. They've just been maturity things that he owns."

Keon Coleman's agent responds with cryptic tweet

Meanwhile, Coleman's agent, Paul DeRousselle, posted a Bible verse. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” -John 16:33” he wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. In it unclear what DeRousselle meant.

Coleman struggled through the 2025 season, with his production dropping drastically. The 22-year-old averaged 31.1 receiving yards per game, after posting 42.8 per game during his rookie season. The Bills had used the 33rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to bring Coleman on board. He is under contract for two more seasons.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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