Monte Coleman: Legendary Commanders Linebacker Passes

0:00On April 27th, Washington Commanders had a high off the 2026 NFL draft, bringing in six fresh players to the team. But the buzz turned somber, Sunday night when they learned franchise great, Monte Coleman had passed away at age 68. Coleman started at Central Arkansas as a walk on safety, switched to linebacker, then got picked in the 11th round by the Redskins back in. 1979. He stuck around for all 16 pro seasons right there in Washington. Some owner Josh Harris called him one of the all-time best, and fans feel that lost deep since Coleman suited up for 215 games. Second most in team history behind Daryl Green. He racked up 1,000 two tackles, nearly 50 sacks, and shown in playoffs with four and a half sacks plus key turnovers across 21, games. The guy was central to three super bowl victories out of four appearances. His time coaching at Arkansas Pine Bluff and that unbreakable loyalty, leave a blueprint for what Commander's ball means, keeping his fire alive in the next generation.