Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman was observed engaged in an emotional conversation with Tracy McGrady, a minority owner of the team, on the field before Buffalo's road loss to the Texans. This interaction occurred after Coleman was benched for the second consecutive game due to being late to a team meeting.
The NBA Hall of Famer appeared to be explaining something significant to Coleman during their multi-minute discussion. Coleman, the Bills' first-round draft pick in 2024, had previously been a healthy scratch for the previous week's game against the Buccaneers, also for being late to a team meeting.
Thursday night's benching was the fourth instance of disciplinary action against Coleman in his two-year career, with prior incidents including being benched for a series and missing the start of a game. Despite a promising start to the season, Coleman's production has declined significantly.
Head coach Sean McDermott stated that the decision to bench Coleman was his, expressing disappointment but continued belief in the young player, emphasizing the need for Coleman to learn from his mistakes. Coleman acknowledged his responsibility, stating he and the coach were aligned and that professionals cannot afford such errors.
