Buffalo Bills head coach promised there'd be competition at cornerback earlier in the week, and it appears that competition has wrapped up.

Starting corner Nickell Robey-Coleman told reporters on Wednesday that he has been informed that he has been benched in favor of rookie Kevon Seymour, Mike Rodak of ESPN reports.

Seymour, a sixth-round draft pick, earned all of the practice reps at nickel on Wednesday and will likely play at that position in the Bills' next game Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The impetus for the position competition was the Bills' performance in their last game against the Seattle Seahawks. Starting corner Ronald Darby was benched during the 31-25 loss.

Robey-Coleman has 18 tackles, two interceptions, a forced fumble, and a touchdown in nine games this season. Seymour has played in parts of eight games and recorded 10 tackles.