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Buffalo Bills Land Former Philadelphia Eagles CB Considered a Bust by Eagles Fans

Buffalo, NY – May 14, 2025 – In a move that's lighting up social media, the Buffalo Bills have signed veteran cornerback James Bradberry to a one-year deal, betting on a redemption arc for the former All-Pro. The ex-Eagles and Panthers standout is reuniting with familiar faces—GM Brandon Beane and coach Sean McDermott—from his Carolina days, in hopes of resurrecting his career after a brutal stretch.

Once a shutdown corner and Pro Bowler, Bradberry’s stock plummeted following a sharp decline in 2023 and a torn Achilles that wiped out his 2024 season. Eagles fans were quick to celebrate his March 2025 release, still bitter about his regression and the infamous holding penalty that helped decide Super Bowl LVII. “Good riddance,” one fan posted on X. “Buffalo just inherited our headache.”

But in Western New York, the mood is more measured. The Bills’ secondary was among the league’s worst in 2024, and with the Chiefs looming as perennial AFC threats, reinforcements were non-negotiable. Christian Benford is solidified as CB1, but depth has been shaky. Bradberry, 31, arrives as both a mentor and a wildcard.

“Bradberry has history with McDermott and Beane. They think he’s got something left,” said ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The Bills may even experiment with him in the nickel or safety spot, capitalizing on his size and versatility.

Skepticism remains. Critics question whether a 30-something CB coming off a major injury can still hang with the NFL’s elite. Still, his 2022 numbers—44 tackles, 3 INTs, 17 passes defended—offer a glimmer of hope.

“This is low-risk, high-upside,” a Bills fan wrote. “Worst case, he mentors the young guys. Best case, he locks down Mahomes in January.”

Bradberry’s signing is a classic boom-or-bust play. But in a season where the Bills are chasing more than just a playoff berth, it's a gamble worth making.

Bills WR Officially Benched After Repeatedly Showing Up Late to Team Meetings - This Is His Fifth Time Being Late, He Was Reportedly Intoxicated
SHOCKING news out of Orchard Park: The Buffalo Bills have indefinitely benched their former second-round wide receiver after yet another disciplinary incident. Sources inside One Bills Drive confirm this marks the FIFTH time in the 2025 season the player has been late to a team meeting — and the latest offense was the final straw: he reportedly showed up reeking of alcohol. Moments after Monday’s team meeting, head coach Sean McDermott addressed the media with a tone that left no room for interpretation: “The Buffalo Bills will not tolerate disrespect toward this football team, disrespect toward your teammates, and disrespect toward yourself. We’ve given chances, we’ve had private conversations, we’ve done everything we can. At this point, enough is enough. When you walk into this building, you represent an entire city and an entire fan base. We cannot and will not accept this any longer.” That player? None other than Keon Coleman — the once-hyped Florida State product drafted in the second round of 2024 to be Josh Allen’s next big-play weapon. From “generational talent” to full-blown headache in less than two seasons: Incidents 1–2: Late to meetings → internal warnings Incident 3: Benched for two full games in November 2025 Incident 4: Seen dancing on the sideline while serving that benching Incident 5: Showed up late AGAIN… and allegedly intoxicated → indefinitely removed from the active roster Just weeks ago, Bills Hall of Famer Andre Reed spent nearly two hours on the phone trying to mentor the 22-year-old, but it now appears the message fell on deaf ears. With no Bills receiver currently on pace for even 760 yards this season and the room already paper-thin after the Amari Cooper and Brandin Cooks additions, losing Keon Coleman — even for non-football reasons — is a gut punch. Bills Mafia is LIVID. Many are already calling for the front office to cut their losses, just like they did with first-round bust Kaiir Elam and second-round flop Boogie Basham. The million-dollar question now: Is this the end of Keon Coleman in Buffalo, or will Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane give him one final lifeline? Drop your take in the comments: Keep Keon and hope he grows up… or ship him out TODAY? 👇🔥