Orchard Park, NY — November 17, 2025. The Buffalo Bills have officially extended their internal discipline toward wide receiver Keon Coleman after he sparked new controversy by leaving the stadium immediately after Sunday’s game without speaking to coaches, staff, or teammates.

Coleman had already been benched in Week 11 against the Buccaneers for arriving late to a team meeting. But tensions escalated when he exited Highmark Stadium within minutes of the postgame whistle, ignoring all postgame protocols and communication. The move reportedly “infuriated” team leadership and prompted head coach

Sean McDermott to call an immediate meeting with the front office.

The result:
Keon Coleman will remain benched for Week 12 against the Houston Texans.
The team emphasized that the decision is strictly about “standards and accountability,” not talent or on-field performance.

“That kind of exit crosses a line,” McDermott said. “I still believe in Keon. But belief must be matched with commitment. Until that happens, he won’t be on the field.”

Coleman — considered one of the franchise’s key young offensive pieces — has endured a turbulent season marked by multiple disciplinary issues. His abrupt departure after the Buccaneers game appears to be the final straw, pushing Buffalo to send a stern message about team culture.

Even without Coleman, the Bills put up 44 points in Week 11, but McDermott made it clear that internal stability outweighs short-term production. Several veteran players were reportedly frustrated by Coleman’s action, calling it “completely against the locker room standard.”

Still, McDermott struck a balance between toughness and optimism:
“Keon can come back stronger from this. But the first step is showing he understands the expectations we have here.”

Buffalo is expected to elevate receivers from the practice squad for Week 12, while Coleman’s long-term role now depends entirely on how he responds to the latest disciplinary decision.