Overview
- His death, which the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff announced Sunday, was also acknowledged by the Washington Commanders with statements honoring his impact.
- Coleman spent all 16 NFL seasons with Washington from 1979 to 1994, winning three Super Bowls and playing 215 regular-season games, the second-most in franchise history behind Darrell Green.
- He finished with 1,002 total tackles, 49.5 sacks and 17 interceptions, and he entered Washington’s Ring of Fame in 2015 for his durability and leadership.
- After retiring, he led Arkansas–Pine Bluff as head coach from 2008 to 2017, guiding the Golden Lions to the 2012 Southwestern Athletic Conference title and HBCU recognition as he mentored scores of players.
- No cause of death was disclosed and funeral plans are pending, and he is survived by his wife, Yvette, and their children.