The Philadelphia Eagles still have some work to do around the edges of their roster before Week 1. One of their biggest remaining concerns is replacing the size and physicality lost at wide receiver with the departure of A.J. Brown.
That makes Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman an intriguing trade target. The former second-round pick has struggled to establish himself in Buffalo, but his 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame and red-zone potential could make him an ideal fit alongside Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith.
If the Bills make Coleman available, Howie Roseman should be one of the first general managers calling.
Coleman was the Bills’ second-round pick (33rd overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft. He was viewed as a promising talent who could take over Stefon Diggs’ role as WR1 in Buffalo.
That has obviously not been the case, and his career has been falling off track. Coleman had 29 receptions for 556 yards and four touchdowns during his rookie campaign. He followed that up with 38 receptions, 404 yards, and four touchdowns in 2025.
Coleman has simply not been able to find success in the NFL and has been fighting for a regular rotation spot as WR3 in Buffalo for 2026. He is battling veteran Joshua Palmer for the spot behind DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir.
If Coleman loses that battle and turns into the Bills’ WR4, they may have no choice but to trade him while they can still get something of value. Letting him rot on the bench will do nothing for the team or the player.
The Eagles receiver room is severely lacking size heading into the 2026 season. Johnny Wilson is the only WR who could make the team who is over 6’1, but he’s on the roster bubble only due to his size and blocking ability.
Devonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks are 6’0 and 6’1, respectively, and they are the only two above six feet tall in the entire room apart from Wilson. Wicks and 5’11 Darius Cooper are the only ones over 200 pounds.
The departure of AJ Brown will have a major impact on the Eagles’ redzone offense. He had a target share of 28.9% inside the 20 last season, the highest on the team. Smith and Dallas Goedert were second and third, and each of their workloads is expected to be increased near the goal line. Still, replacing nearly 30% of your redzone targets is a tall task to do with such small receivers.
Coleman is 6’4 and 215 pounds. He would instantly become the best outside option for Jalen Hurts in the redzone. He has looked good inside the 20 during training camp for the Bills, so improvement in that area would make him a perfect fit in Philadelphia.
Coleman’s role in Philadelphia would be completely different than what he has taken on in Buffalo for his first two seasons. He had a deep target share of 28.9% in 2025 and only 13.6% in the RZ.
The Eagles would likely increase that number to around 20%, which would make him a key piece in the offense. This isn’t a scenario where they’re trading for someone to be a WR4 with upside; they’d be making a move for a legit contributor.
Philadelphia Eagles WR room with Keon Coleman
| D.Smith | 6’0 | 170lbs |
| M.Lemon | 5’11 | 192lbs |
| D.Wicks | 6’1 | 206lbs |
| H.Brown | 5’9 | 180lbs |
| E.Moore | 5’10 | 178lbs |
| D.Cooper | 5’11 | 210lbs |
| J.Wilson | 6’6 | 228lbs |
| K.Coleman | 6’4 | 215lbs |
The Eagles have experience making these type of deals, and they are actually the ones who have the most similar trade in recent years to use as a comparison.
In 2024, the Eagles acquired WR Jahan Dotson, a former first-round pick, from the Washington Commanders. The main compensation in exchange for Dotson was a third round pick.
Coleman would likely fetch the Bills a similar return, likely around a fourth-rounder considering how he’s seemingly viewed around the league.
Keon Coleman mock trade:
Eagles receive: Keon Coleman, 2027 6th-round pick
Bills receive: 2026 4th-round pick
The Eagles should be all over Coleman if the Bills make him available for a trade. He could be a piece of the receiver room for years to come, while also being an immediate contributor on a contending team. The fit is perfect for Coleman in Philadelphia.
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