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Bills Bench Keon Coleman for Tardiness as Team Leaders Issue Tough-Love Warning

Sean McDermott called the healthy scratch a strike-based disciplinary step, expressing belief the second-year receiver will learn from it.

Overview

  • McDermott confirmed Coleman was a healthy scratch in Week 11 after arriving late to a team meeting on Friday.
  • Captain Dion Dawkins told Coleman it is time to "grow up" while stressing he remains in the young receiver's corner.
  • Coleman acknowledged the misstep, saying he "just got to be better" and must handle professional obligations.
  • Buffalo beat Tampa Bay 44-32 without Coleman as Josh Allen totaled 317 passing yards and six touchdowns overall.
  • Strong outings by Gabe Davis, Tyrell Shavers and newcomer Mecole Hardman increased competition for snaps as Buffalo heads into a short week at Houston.