Ex Green Bay 5× Pro Bowl running back agrees to pay cut to return and help team overcome injury crisis
Green Bay, October 1, 2025
For the second straight week, the Green Bay Packers faltered, settling for a dramatic 40-40 tie against the Dallas Cowboys in a Sunday Night Football thriller. Defensive lapses and special teams miscues kept Dallas in the game, but the glaring issue lies with the battered offensive line, prompting fans to clamor for a familiar face.
With guard Aaron Banks (groin) and right tackle Zach Tom (oblique) sidelined, the Packers’ line struggled. Banks, signed to a four-year, $77 million deal from the 49ers, and Tom, locked in with a four-year, $88 million extension, missed the game, leaving rookie Jordan Morgan exposed with penalties and poor run support.
Fans and media are now pleading for the return of five-time All-Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari. On X, Nathan Wade asked The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman, “Any chance we could bring Bakhtiari in for a workout? He has to be better than Jordan Morgan.” Schneidman replied, “Let’s ask David Bakhtiari,” hinting at the idea’s appeal.
Bakhtiari, sidelined since 2023 due to injuries, praised Packers’ wideout Romeo Doubs’ three-touchdown performance: “Romeo Doubs’ success is the fact that he is a Pros Pro. Very detailed and reliable… I’m a big fan of Rome’s game and character.” While not confirming a comeback, his words suggest he’s still tuned into Green Bay.
The makeshift line, with Darian Kinnard outperforming rookie Anthony Belton, underscored the need for veteran stability. Bakhtiari’s injury history makes a return unlikely, but his presence could bolster pass protection for Jordan Love as the 2-1-1 Packers enter their bye week.
Packers Nation is buzzing with hope that Bakhtiari could answer the call. With a tough schedule ahead, can the former star return to fortify Green Bay’s line, or will the team lean on its young talent to rebound?
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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? 👇🔥
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