Monte Coleman, a mainstay of Washington's Super Bowl teams, dead at 68
Monte Coleman, who played in four Super Bowls for Washington and coached Arkansas at Pine Bluff, died, the Commanders announced April 26.
Monte Coleman , a linebacker who played for all three of Washington's Super Bowl championship teams, has died. He was 68. The Commanders announced his death April 26, a post on the team's X account stating: "We mourn the loss of one of the greatest to ever suit up in the Burgundy & Gold, Monte Coleman.
"Our heartfelt condolences are with his loved ones. " Team owner Josh Harris offered more thoughts. "Monte Coleman was one of the greatest players in Washington history," read Harris' statement.
"He was one of the pillars of our championship defenses having played for all three Super Bowl winning teams. His durability and leadership set the standard for what it meant to suit up for the Burgundy & Gold. "Monte will be sorely missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Coleman family, his friends and all who knew him. ” pic. twitter.