There is some concern about the number of unsigned rookie players, with 13 first-round picks still without contracts according to The Football Database. However, Buffalo has signed all of their draft picks except for Coleman, their top pick. It’s not time to worry yet, as signings can take time, and Coleman will likely sign before training camp in late July.
Notably, four of the five players picked before Coleman have already signed their deals, with Xavier Legette getting a $12.4 million contract with a $5.8 million signing bonus. Coleman can expect a similar deal, likely around $11.9 to $12 million with a signing bonus between $5 to $5.5 million. But as of now, he is among the 11 second-round picks who have not signed yet.
Despite the contract situation, Coleman has been impressive in practices, showcasing why he was the Bills’ top draft choice. The real test will come in training camp when the pads are on in July. The team will have another chance to evaluate him in minicamp starting June 11, even though pads won’t be worn at that time.
This offseason, Coleman has been the subject of several inquiries over whether or not he can match Stefon Diggs’ output and whether or not fans should anticipate that from him. Will he be the starting wide receiver for the team? In the first year, will he assume that responsibility or will he just be a support role? The answers to these queries, along with training camp and preseason, are rapidly approaching, and before you know it, the 2024 NFL season will begin. Therefore, until we arrive, don’t worry about the deal; Coleman and the Bills will finish it on schedule.
