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Washington legend, 3-time Super Bowl champion dies at 68
TL;DR
Monte Coleman, a Washington Commanders legend and three-time Super Bowl champion, has died at 68. He played 16 seasons with the team and was a key player in their Super Bowl victories.
Key points
- Monte Coleman died at 68 years old.
- He was a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Washington Commanders.
- Coleman played 16 seasons in the NFL, all with Washington.
- He recorded over 1,000 tackles and 49.5 sacks during his career.
- Coleman was a key figure in four Super Bowl appearances.
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It was an exciting weekend for the Washington Commanders, as they welcomed six new players into the burgundy and gold family via the 2026 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, the franchise received some sad news on Sunday evening: franchise legend Monte Coleman had died. He was 68.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where Coleman spent several years as a coach, announced his death, followed by the Commanders.
Coleman played for Central Arkansas from 1975-78, before becoming an 11th-round draft pick of the Redskins in the 1979 NFL Draft. He would go on to play 16 NFL seasons, all in Washington, appearing in 215 games, including 62 starts, recording 1,002 tackles, 49.5 sacks, 17 interceptions and 13 forced fumbles. Coleman also appeared in 21 playoff games, where he had 4.5 sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.
Coleman was a key figure in Washington's three Super Bowl wins, appearing in four Super Bowls total. His 215 games played are second in franchise history behind only Darrell Green. He began his college career as a walk-on safety before moving to linebacker for his final season.
Washington owner Josh Harris released the following statement:
"Monte Coleman was one of the greatest players in Washington history,” Harris said in a statement. "He was one of the pillars of our championship defenses having played for all three Super Bowl-winning teams. His durability and leadership set the standard for what it meant to suit up for the Burgundy & Gold."
Coleman was named one of the franchise's 70 greatest players, and he's also a member of the Ring of Fame. He's one of Washington's most beloved and underrated players from the most successful era in franchise history.
In 2005, Coleman joined the coaching ranks as a linebackers coach for Arkansas Pine Bluff. After three seasons in that role, he was the defensive coordinator for two seasons before taking over as head coach in 2008. He held that position for 10 years until retiring in 2017.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire:
Q&A
What were Monte Coleman's career achievements in the NFL?
Monte Coleman played 16 seasons in the NFL, recording 1,002 tackles, 49.5 sacks, and 17 interceptions, and was part of three Super Bowl-winning teams.
When did Monte Coleman pass away?
Monte Coleman passed away on Sunday evening, shortly after the Washington Commanders welcomed new players via the 2026 NFL Draft.
What impact did Monte Coleman have on the Washington Commanders?
Coleman is remembered as a franchise legend, ranking second in games played in team history and contributing significantly to their Super Bowl successes.
