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Monte Coleman, Washington Ring of Honor Linebacker and UAPB Coach, Dies at 68

He played all 16 NFL seasons with Washington and later coached UAPB for a decade, winning a Southwestern Athletic Conference title in 2012.

  • Linebacker Monte Coleman, a Super Bowl-winning Washington player and Arkansas-Pine Bluff coach, died on Sunday at 68. The Commanders and the school announced his death.
  • During his 16-season tenure with Washington, Coleman appeared in 215 regular-season games, ranking second in franchise history behind Hall of Famer Darrell Green.
  • Coaching the Arkansas-Pine Bluff football program from 2008 to 2017, Coleman guided the team to a Southwestern Athletic Conference title in 2012.
  • Josh Harris, the Commanders' controlling owner, called Coleman one of the pillars of their championship defenses and a member of the Commanders Ring of Honor.
  • UAPB Vice Chancellor Chris Robinson praised Coleman's commitment, stating he represented "excellence, integrity and a relentless commitment" to developing student-athletes.
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Monte Coleman, 3-time Super Bowl champion for Washington, dies at 68

Monte Coleman, who won three Super Bowls while playing linebacker his entire NFL career for the Washington franchise, died on Sunday. He was 68.

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3-time Super Bowl champ Monte Coleman dies at age 68

He played all 16 of his NFL seasons with Washington, appearing in 215 regular-season games — second in franchise history behind Hall of Fame cornerback Darrell Green.

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The Washington Post broke the news on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
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