Why Keon Coleman is not playing vs Browns today. Bills give latest injury update

Bills WR Keon Coleman will miss Sunday vs Browns despite being healthy, as Buffalo reshuffles its WR group after a run of poor performances.

Updated on: Dec 22, 2025, 24:00:43 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver, Keon Coleman, will not feature in the game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon, despite being healthy. Coleman is not playing today because the Bills have decided to reshuffle their WR list - putting Coleman out and going with six wide receivers instead. The decision came reportedly after a string of poor performances by the 22-year-old.

Keon Coleman of the Buffalo Bills looks on at the end of the second quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 14. (Getty Images via AFP)

Instead of Coleman, the Bills featured a WR cast of Joshua Palmer, Khalil Shakir, Tyrell Shavers, Mecole Hardman and Brandin Cooks. Along with Coleman, fellow wide receiver Gabe Davis also sat out the game despite not being injured. Notably, this is the second consecutive week that Davis is sitting on the bench for the Bills.

What Happened To Keion Coleman?

Keion Coleman sitting out Sunday afternoon's game against the Cleveland Browns, is a decision by the head coach Sean McDermott. Coleman being benched was " a coach decision - not discipline related," NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe reported.

Coleman, playing his second year in the NFL, has had a relatively poor season, despite a breakout performance in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. In a game where the Bills just edged past the Ravens 41-40, Coleman received eight passes for 112 yards with one touchdown.

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But his performance has dropped significantly since then. This season, overall, Coleman has recorded 36 passes for 355 yards for four TDs. Moreover, he missed two weeks because of disciplinary reasons, which has further dampened his numbers.

In his debut season last year, Coleman featured in 13 games and received 36 passes for 556 yards with an average of 19.2, to go with 4 touchdowns. This year, in 12 games played, his average has halved to 9.9.

Keon Coleman was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 2024 NFL draft with the 33rd overall pick in the second round.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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