Monte Coleman: NFL Legend & Coach Passes

0:00It's April 27th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. Monte Coleman, the three-time Super Bowl champ with Washington, passed away at 68. The University of Arkansas Pine Bluff made the announcement on Sunday, but they didn't share the cause of death. This Pine Bluff native balled out for 16 seasons in the NFL, helping his team win it all in 1982-1987, and 1991. One got picked in the 11th round of the 1979 draft by Washington after walking on at Central Arkansas, becoming the first player from that program ever drafted. Over his career, he racked up 1,000 two tackles, 49.5 sacks, 17 picks, and 13 force fumbles earning him a spot. In Washington's ring of fame back in 2015, folks are mourning big time. Washington's owner called him one of the greatest, a pillar of those championship defenses with unmatched durability and leadership. At UAPB, the athletics director praised his excellence, integrity, and how he shaped young

1:04athletes every day. After retiring, Coleman jumped into coaching as linebacker's coach at Arkansas Pine Bluff, then took the head job after 2007. He led for 10 seasons, even snagging an SWAC title in 2012. His legacy lives on through his wife, Yvette, and kids Jasmine, Kindle, Kyle, Corey, and Bundy, proved that Coleman's impact went way beyond the field.