1. Kurt Coleman was born on July 1,1988 and is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League.
42 Facts About Kurt Coleman
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Kurt Coleman played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft.
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Kurt Coleman was ranked 14th at the position of cornerback according to scout.
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At a spring practice during his first year, Kurt Coleman tackled wide receiver Tyson Gentry.
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Kurt Coleman almost quit the football team before Gentry forgave him during a hospital visit.
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In 2009, Kurt Coleman made 68 tackles, five interceptions and three forced fumbles.
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Kurt Coleman earned first-team All-American honors by Sporting News and first-team All-Big Ten honors.
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Kurt Coleman was the 18th safety selected and the second safety drafted by the Eagles in 2010.
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Kurt Coleman made his first career tackle on wide receiver Jordy Nelson during a 27-yard kick return by Nelson in the first quarter.
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In Week 10, Kurt Coleman earned his first career start in place of Nate Allen who was inactive due to an injury.
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On December 20,2010, it was reported that Kurt Coleman would assume the starting free safety role after Nate Allen sustained a season-ending knee injury against the New York Giants the previous week.
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Kurt Coleman was inactive for Eagles' Week 17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys after head coach Andy Reid opted to rest him for the playoffs.
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Kurt Coleman finished his rookie season with 36 combined tackles, two pass deflections, and an interception in 15 games and two starts.
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Kurt Coleman entered training camp slated as the starting free safety after Quintin Mikell departed for the St Louis Rams in free agency.
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Kurt Coleman was officially named the starter at free safety, alongside Nate Allen, to begin the regular season.
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Kurt Coleman received his starting job back in Week 6 after Page was inactive for three games due to an injury.
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Kurt Coleman was the first Eagles player since 1966 to have three interceptions in one game.
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Kurt Coleman's performance helped snap a four-game losing streak and earned him NFC Defensive Player of the Week.
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On December 28,2011, the Philadelphia Eagles placed Kurt Coleman on injured reserve due to a biceps injury he sustained during a Week 16 win at the Dallas Cowboys.
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Kurt Coleman finished his second season with 78 combined tackles, five pass deflections, and four interceptions in 15 games and 13 starts.
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Kurt Coleman finished the 2012 season with 93 combined tackles, four pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble in 14 games and 14 starts.
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Kurt Coleman participated in an open competition held by defensive coordinator Billy Davis to name two new starting safeties.
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Kurt Coleman was sidelined for the Eagles' Week 16 victory against the Chicago Bears after straining his hamstring the previous week.
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Kurt Coleman finished his fourth season with 15 combined tackles in 15 games and zero starts.
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Kurt Coleman became an unrestricted free agent after the 2014 season.
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Kurt Coleman attended private visits with multiple teams, including the Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts, and New York Jets.
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Kurt Coleman finished his only season with the Kansas City Chiefs with a total of 37 combined tackles, six pass deflections, three interceptions, and a forced fumble in 15 games and three starts.
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Kurt Coleman became an unrestricted free agent after completing his one-year contract with the Chiefs.
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Kurt Coleman's representatives met with personnel from the Chiefs at the NFL Combine, but both parties were unable to reach an agreement for him to return to Kansas City.
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Kurt Coleman reunited with defensive coordinator Sean McDermott, who previously coached the Philadelphia Eagles' secondary.
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Head coach Ron Rivera officially named Kurt Coleman the starting free safety to begin the regular season, opposite strong safety Roman Harper.
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Kurt Coleman finished his first season with the Carolina Panthers with 90 combined tackles, nine pass deflections, a career-high seven interceptions, a sack, and a touchdown in 15 games and 15 starts.
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Kurt Coleman finished the season with a career-high 95 combined tackles, seven pass deflections, four interceptions, and a touchdown in 15 games and 15 starts.
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Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks named Kurt Coleman the starting strong safety to begin the regular season, alongside starting free safety Mike Adams.
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Kurt Coleman was declared inactive for the next three games after it was discovered he sprained his MCL.
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Kurt Coleman was sidelined for the Panthers' Week 17 loss at the Atlanta Falcons after sustaining an ankle injury.
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Kurt Coleman finished the 2017 season with 76 combined tackles and three pass deflections in 12 games and 12 starts.
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On February 26,2018, Kurt Coleman was released by the Panthers.
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Kurt Coleman played in 16 games with nine starts, recording 32 tackles and a forced fumble.
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On February 21,2019, Kurt Coleman was released by the Saints.
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On July 19,2019, Kurt Coleman signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills.
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Kurt Coleman passed away on September 21,2023, at the age of 72.