Monte Coleman Dies at Age 68, LB Won 3 Super Bowls With Washington

Former NFL linebacker Monte Coleman, who spent his entire football career with the Washington football team, died at the age of 68. A cause of death has not been released publicly.

"Monte Coleman was one of the greatest players in Washington history," the organization's managing partner, Josh Harris, said in a 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 and Gold."

Coleman played between the 1979-94 seasons, winning three titles with the organization. He finished his career with 1,002 tackles, 49.5 sacks, 17 interceptions, 13 forced fumbles and 14 fumble recoveries. After his career the team enshrined him in its Ring of Fame.

Only longtime cornerback Darrell Green played more games (295) for the organization than Coleman (215). He played in four Super Bowls with the organization.

"We probably did something that we hope can be repeated by the modern-era [Commanders], but right now people still identify with us as Super Bowl champs," Coleman once said. "It gives you a sense of credibility to say that I was a part of the good old days when [Washington was] winning Super Bowls."

After his playing career, Coleman served as the head coach for Arkansas at Pine Bluff between 2008-17.

"Coach Coleman represented everything we strive for at UAPB excellence, integrity, and a relentless commitment to developing our student-athletes," vice chancellor and director of athletics Chris Robinson said in a statement. "His legacy is not only written in championships and honors, but in the lives he changed every single day."