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Monte Coleman, 68, Three-Time Super Bowl Champion Dies

4/27/2026

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Monte Coleman died at age 68 on Sunday.
He played 215 games for Washington (1979-1994), recording 999 tackles, 49.5 sacks and 17 interceptions, three for touchdowns.
He helped win three Super Bowls in the Joe Gibbs era.
He coached Arkansas-Pine Bluff (2008-2017), winning a SWAC title in 2012 and ending 40-71.
Owner Josh Harris said Coleman’s durability set the standard for Burgundy & Gold, offering prayers to his family.

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Monte Coleman died at age 68 on Sunday.
He played 215 games for Washington (1979-1994), recording 999 tackles, 49.5 sacks and 17 interceptions, three for touchdowns.
He helped win three Super Bowls in the Joe Gibbs era.
He coached Arkansas-Pine Bluff (2008-2017), winning a SWAC title in 2012 and ending 40-71.
Owner Josh Harris said Coleman’s durability set the standard for Burgundy & Gold, offering prayers to his family.