Kurt Coleman

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{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Kurt Coleman

| image = Kurt Coleman 2016.JPG

| caption = Coleman with the Carolina Panthers in 2016

| current_team =

| number = 42, 27, 20, 29, 28

| position = Safety

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|7|1|mf=y}}

| birth_place = Dayton, Ohio, U.S.

| death_date =

| death_place =

| height_ft = 5

| height_in = 11

| weight_lbs = 208

| high_school = Northmont (Clayton, Ohio)

| college = Ohio State

| draftyear = 2010

| draftround = 7

| draftpick = 244

| pastteams = * Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2010}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})

Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2014}})*
Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2014}})
Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2018}})
Buffalo Bills ({{NFL Year|2019}})

| status =

| highlights = * First-team All-American (2009)

First-team All-Big Ten (2009)
Second-team All-Big Ten (2008)

| statlabel1 = Total tackles

| statvalue1 = 554

| statlabel2 = Sacks

| statvalue2 = 2.0

| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles

| statvalue3 = 5

| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries

| statvalue4 = 2

| statlabel5 = Interceptions

| statvalue5 = 21

| statlabel6 = Defensive touchdowns

| statvalue6 = 2

| pfr = ColeKu99

}}

Kurt Coleman (born July 1, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft.

Early life

Coleman graduated from Northmont High School in Clayton, Ohio in 2006. He was ranked 14th at the position of cornerback according to scout.com for 2006.{{cite web |title=#2 Kurt Coleman |url=http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=1809245 |publisher=Scout.com |access-date=April 26, 2010}}

College career

Coleman played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. At a spring practice during his first year, Coleman tackled wide receiver Tyson Gentry. Gentry became paralyzed. Coleman almost quit the football team before Gentry forgave him during a hospital visit.{{cite web |author=Moore, David Leon |title=Challenges strengthen Ohio State senior Kurt Coleman |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/bigten/2009-12-30-ohio-state-coleman_N.htm |website=USA Today |date=December 30, 2009 |access-date=October 20, 2011}} In 2009, Coleman made 68 tackles, five interceptions and three forced fumbles. He earned first-team All-American honors by Sporting News and first-team All-Big Ten honors.{{cite web |author=McPherson, Chris |title=Rough Freshman Year Toughened Coleman |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=20991 |publisher=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=April 26, 2010 |access-date=April 26, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100628094807/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=20991 |archive-date=June 28, 2010 |url-status=dead }}

Professional career

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| height in = 10 1/4

| weight = 192

| dash = 4.55

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| note = All values are from NFL Combine/Ohio State's Pro Day{{cite web| title=Kurt Coleman Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/kurt-coleman/3200434f-4c29-5827-2efe-ca97584685cc| access-date=April 23, 2018| website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=64828&DraftYear=2010 |title=2010 Draft Scout Kurt Coleman, Ohio State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=July 6, 2022}}

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=Philadelphia Eagles=

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Coleman in the seventh round (244th overall) of the 2010 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was the 18th safety selected and the second safety drafted by the Eagles in 2010.

==2010==

On June 3, 2010, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Coleman to a four-year, $1.83 million contract that also includes a signing bonus of $43,400.{{cite web |author=Wilson, Aaron |title=Eagles agree to terms with Kurt Coleman |url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Eagles-agree-to-terms-with-Kurt-Coleman.html |publisher=NationalFootballPost.com |date=June 3, 2010 |access-date=June 3, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100605083422/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Eagles-agree-to-terms-with-Kurt-Coleman.html |archive-date=June 5, 2010 }}{{cite web| title=Eagles sign WR Riley Cooper; top 2 draft picks remain unsigned| url=http://allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com/2010/07/eagles-sign-cooper-top-2-draft-picks.html?m=1| access-date=April 23, 2018| website=allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com| date=June 13, 2010}}

Throughout training camp, Coleman competed against Nate Allen and Quintin Demps to be the starting free safety after Marlin Jackson ruptured his Achilles tendon.{{cite web| title=Nate Allen has agreed to terms| url=http://www.igglesblog.com/iggles_blog/2010/07/nate-allen-is-in.html| access-date=April 23, 2018| website=igglesblog.com}} On September 2, 2010, Coleman recorded five combined tackles and returned two fumble recoveries for touchdowns in the Eagles' 21–17 loss to the New York Jets in their fourth preseason game.{{cite news |author=Weinberg, David |title=Safety Coleman returns two fumbles for TDs, but Eagles lose preseason finale 21–17 to Jets |url=http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/article_55b77df6-fdf7-599e-935e-8174dd2ff363.html |work=pressofatlanticcity.com |date=September 3, 2010 |access-date=September 3, 2010}} Head coach Andy Reid named Coleman the backup safety to begin the regular season, behind starters Nate Allen and Quintin Mikell.{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: Philadelphia Eagles Depth Chart: 09/05/2010| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/111/PHI| access-date=April 23, 2018| website=Ourlads.com}}

He made his professional regular season debut in the Philadelphia Eagles' season-opener against the Green Bay Packers and recorded two solo tackles in their 27–20 loss. He made his first career tackle on wide receiver Jordy Nelson during a 27-yard kick return by Nelson in the first quarter.{{cite web| title=NFL Game Center: Week 1-2010: Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/111/PHI| access-date=April 23, 2018| website=NFL.com}} On November 7, 2010, Coleman collected three combined tackles in the Eagles' 26–24 victory against the Indianapolis Colts. During the second quarter, Coleman received a penalty for unnecessary roughness after he was part of a helmet-to-helmet collision with wide receiver Austin Collie. The hit rendered Collie unconscious and he was immediately carted off the field and was later diagnosed with a concussion. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell chose not to fine Coleman for the hit.{{cite news|last=CBSSports.com wire reports|title=Colts wideout Collie carted off field with head injury|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14257351|work=CBSSports.com|access-date=November 7, 2010}} In Week 10, Coleman earned his first career start in place of Nate Allen who was inactive due to an injury.{{cite web| title=Vick and Eagles Embarrass McNabb and Redskins| url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/vick-and-eagles-embarrass-mcnabb-and-redskins/| access-date=April 23, 2018| website=CBSnews.com| date=November 16, 2010}} He made five combined tackles, deflected a pass, and made his first career interception off a pass by quarterback Donovan McNabb during a 59–28 win at the Washington Redskins.{{cite web|url=http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2010/11/16/1816880/eagles-defeat-redskins-59-28-in-historic-victory|title=Eagles Defeat Redskins 59–28 in Historic Victory|last=JasonB|date=November 16, 2010|website=Bleeding Green Nation|access-date=July 28, 2016}} On December 20, 2010, it was reported that 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.{{cite web| title=Eagles FS Nate Allen out for rest of the season| url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/173546-eagles-fs-nate-allen-out-for-rest-of-the-season| access-date=April 23, 2018| website=sportingnews.com| date=December 20, 2010}} In Week 16, he made his second career start and collected a season-high seven solo tackles in a 24–14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Coleman was inactive for Eagles' Week 17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys after head coach Andy Reid opted to rest him for the playoffs. He finished his rookie season with 36 combined tackles (31 solo), two pass deflections, and an interception in 15 games and two starts.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Kurt Coleman (career)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kurtcoleman/494261/careerstats| access-date=April 23, 2018| website=NFL.com}}

The Philadelphia Eagles finished first in the NFC East with a 10–6 record. On January 9, 2011, Coleman started in his first career playoff game and recorded seven combined tackles during a 21–16 loss to the eventual Super Bowl XLV Champions, the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wildcard Game.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Kurt Coleman (2010)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kurtcoleman/494261/gamelogs?season=2010| access-date=April 23, 2018| website=NFL.com}}

==2011==

Coleman entered training camp slated as the starting free safety after Quintin Mikell departed for the St. Louis Rams in free agency. Defensive coordinator Juan Castillo held a competition to name a new starting free safety between Coleman and rookie Jaiquawn Jarrett.{{cite web| title=Jaiquawn Jarrett opens as backup FS| url=http://proplayerinsiders.com/nfl-player-team-news-features/jaiquawn-jarrett-opens-as-backup-fs/| access-date=April 23, 2018| website=proplayerinsiders.com| date=August 11, 2011}} Coleman was officially named the starter at free safety, alongside Nate Allen, to begin the regular season.{{cite web| title=Eagles release first depth chart| url=http://philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Release-First-Depth-Chart/ba95d4c3-0014-494b-920f-b71caf467808| access-date=April 23, 2018| website=philadelphiaeagles.com| date=September 2, 2011}}

He started in the Philadelphia Eagles' season-opener at the St. Louis Rams and recorded four solo tackles in their 31–13 victory. In Week 3, Coleman was benched during a 29–16 loss to the New York Giants.{{cite web| title=Three-and-out: Safety| url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Three-And-Out-Safety/afef98c0-2b48-414c-90b8-e493439d7b33| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=philadelphiaeagles.com| date=July 21, 2012}} Head coach Andy Reid played Jarrad Page in his place and he remained the starter ahead of Coleman for the next two games (Weeks 4–5). Coleman received his starting job back in Week 6 after Page was inactive for three games (Weeks 6–8) due to an injury.{{cite web| title=Injury Update: Dunlap Sidelined| url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Injury-Update-Dunlap-Sidelined/24d26ca6-7aea-4dd8-ad55-88c4f0b97203| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=philadelphiaeagles.com| date=October 13, 2011| author=McPherson, Chris}} On October 16, 2011, Coleman collected seven combined tackles, deflected three passes, and intercepted three passes by quarterback Rex Grossman in the Eagles' 20–13 win at the Washington Redskins in Week 6. He was the first Eagles player since 1966 to have three interceptions in one game.{{cite news |author=Narducci, Marc|title=Coleman leads Eagles with three picks |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20111016_Coleman_leads_Eagles_with_three_picks.html|work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=October 16, 2011 |access-date=October 16, 2011}} His performance helped snap a four-game losing streak and earned him NFC Defensive Player of the Week. In Week 9, he collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (ten solo) during a 30–24 loss to the Chicago Bears. On November 27, 2011, Coleman made a season-high 11 solo tackles and assisted on a tackle in a 38–20 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 12.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Kurt Coleman (2011)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kurtcoleman/494261/gamelogs?season=2011| access-date=April 23, 2018| website=NFL.com}} On December 28, 2011, the Philadelphia Eagles placed Coleman on injured reserve due to a biceps injury he sustained during a Week 16 win at the Dallas Cowboys.{{cite web|url=http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/12/28/2666114/eagles-place-kurt-coleman-on-ir|title=Eagles Place Kurt Coleman on IR|last=JasonB|date=December 28, 2011|website=Bleeding Green Nation|access-date=July 28, 2016}} Coleman finished his second season with 78 combined tackles (56 solo), five pass deflections, and four interceptions in 15 games and 13 starts.

==2012==

Throughout training camp, Coleman competed against O. J. Atogwe and Jaiquawn Jarrett to maintain his job as the Eagles' starting free safety. Head coach Andy Reid named Coleman and Allen the starting safety duo to begin the 2012 regular season.{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: Philadelphia Eagles Depth Chart: 10/01/2012| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/136/PHI| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=Ourlads.com}}

He started in the Philadelphia Eagles' season-opener at the Cleveland Browns and recorded five solo tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by quarterback Brandon Weeden in the Eagles' 17–16 victory.{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2012/09/cleveland_browns_trent_richard_6.html|title=Cleveland Browns' Trent Richardson lowers the face value of the Philadelphia Eagles' Kurt Coleman: Browns Insider|last=Reed|first=Tom|date=September 12, 2012|website=cleveland.com|access-date=July 28, 2016}} In Week 3, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles and broke up a pass during a 27–6 loss at the Arizona Cardinals. On October 16, 2012, the Philadelphia Eagles fired defensive coordinator Juan Castillo and promoted their coach of the secondary, Todd Bowles.{{cite web| title=Eagles fire Juan Castillo| url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8511166/juan-castillo-fired-philadelphia-eagles| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=ESPN.com| date=October 16, 2012}} On October 28, 2012, Coleman collected a season-high eight solo tackles in the Eagles' 30–17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8. In Week 13, Coleman made five combined tackles before exiting the Eagles' 38–33 loss at the Dallas Cowboys after suffering an injury to his chest.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Kurt Coleman (2012)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kurtcoleman/494261/gamelogs?season=2012| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=NFL.com}} It was later discovered to be a bruised sternum and Coleman was sidelined for the next two games (Weeks 14–15).{{cite web| title=Philadelphia Eagles injuries: Kurt Coleman misses practice| url=https://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-eagles/2012/12/5/3732924/philadelphia-eagles-injury-report-kurt-coleman| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=philly.sbnation.com| author=Briggs, Jeff| date=December 5, 2012}} On December 31, 2012, it was announced that the Philadelphia Eagles had fired head coach Andy Reid after they finished fourth in the NFC East with a 4–12 record.{{cite web| title=Andy Reid fired as Eagles coach after 14 seasons| url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/andy-reid-fired-as-eagles-coach-after-14-seasons/| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=cbsnews.com| date=December 31, 2012}} He finished the {{NFL Year|2012}} season with 93 combined tackles (70 solo), four pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble in 14 games and 14 starts.

==2013==

Coleman participated in an open competition held by defensive coordinator Billy Davis to name two new starting safeties. During training camp, he competed against Kenny Phillips, Patrick Chung, Colt Anderson, Dave Sims, Nate Allen, and rookies Jordan Poyer and Earl Wolff.{{cite web| title=Kurt Coleman Confident at start of Philadelphia Eagles training camp| url=http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/07/27/kurt-coleman-confident-at-start-of-philadelphia-eagles-training-camp/| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=rantsports.com| author=Lombardo, Mark| date=July 27, 2013}} Head coach Chip Kelly named Coleman the backup free safety to begin the regular season, behind Patrick Chung.{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: Philadelphia Eagles Depth Chart; 09/05/2013| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/150/PHI| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=Ourlads.com}} In Week 8, Coleman collected a season-high four combined tackles during a 48–20 win at the Oakland Raiders.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Kurt Coleman (2013)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kurtcoleman/494261/gamelogs?season=2013| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=NFL.com}} He was sidelined for the Eagles' Week 16 victory against the Chicago Bears after straining his hamstring the previous week. Coleman finished his fourth season with 15 combined tackles (14 solo) in 15 games and zero starts.

The Philadelphia Eagles finished first in the NFC East with a 10–6 record in their first season under head coach Chip Kelly. On January 4, 2014, Coleman made one tackle in the Eagles' 26–24 loss to the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Wildcard Game.

Coleman became an unrestricted free agent after the 2014 season. He attended private visits with multiple teams, including the Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts, and New York Jets.{{cite web| title=Safety Kurt Coleman visited Jets| url=https://247sports.com/nfl/new-york-jets/Board/103176/Contents/Safety-Kurt-Coleman-visited-Jets-70715190| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=247Sports.com}}{{dead link|date=April 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} On April 11, 2014, it was reported by ESPN that Coleman had received a contract offer from the Minnesota Vikings, but was still weighing his options.{{cite web| title=Vikings offer Coleman contract, but no deal| url=http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/123999/vikings-offer-coleman-contract-but-no-deal| access-date=April 11, 2014| website=ESPN.com| date=April 11, 2014}}

=Minnesota Vikings=

On April 14, 2014, the Minnesota Vikings signed Coleman to a one-year, $900,000 contract.{{cite web|last=Gantt|first=Darin|title=Vikings agree to terms with safety Kurt Coleman|date=April 14, 2014 |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/14/vikings-agree-to-terms-with-safety-kurt-coleman/|publisher=Pro Football Talk|access-date=April 14, 2014}} Throughout training camp, he competed for a job as a backup safety against Jamarca Sanford, Andrew Sendejo, Robert Blanton, Mistral Raymond, Chris Crocker, and Antone Exum.{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart: 07/01/2014| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/160/MIN| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=ourlads.com}}{{cite web| title=Vikings Roster Cuts: Chris Crocker, Kurt Coleman Among Those Released| url=https://thevikingage.com/2014/08/30/vikings-roster-cuts-chris-crocker-kurt-coleman-among-released/| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=thevikingage.com| author=Zinski, Dan| date=August 30, 2014}}{{cite web| title=Coleman starts, shines with interception| url=http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/66884/coleman-starts-stands-out-with-interception| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=ESPN.com| date=August 9, 2014}} On August 31, 2014, the Minnesota Vikings released Coleman as part of their final roster cuts.{{cite web|url=https://thevikingage.com/2014/08/30/vikings-roster-cuts-chris-crocker-kurt-coleman-among-released/|title=Vikings Roster Cuts: Chris Crocker, Kurt Coleman Among Those Released|last=Zinski|first=Dan|date=August 30, 2014|website=The Viking Age|access-date=July 28, 2016}}

=Kansas City Chiefs=

On September 2, 2014, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Coleman to a one-year, $730,000 contract, reuniting him with Andy Reid, who served as his head coach in Philadelphia.{{cite web| title=Chiefs, safety Kurt Coleman's representative met at Combine| url=http://www.chiefsdigest.com/chiefs-safety-s-kurt-colemans-representative-met-at-combine/| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=chiefsdigest.com| author=Teope, Herbie| date=February 25, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article1345186.html|title=Kurt Coleman, a former Eagles safety, signs with KC Chiefs|last=Paylor|first=Terez|date=September 2, 2014|website=The Kansas City Star|access-date=July 28, 2016}} Defensive coordinator Bob Sutton named him the backup free safety to start the regular season, behind Eric Berry.{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: Kansas City Chiefs Depth Chart: 10/01/2017| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/164/KC| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=Ourlads.com}}

On September 14, 2014, Coleman made his Kansas City Chiefs' debut during a 24–17 loss at the Denver Broncos in Week 2. In Week 4, he made his first start of the season and made one tackle during their 41–14 win against the New England Patriots. On November 9, 2014, Coleman collected a season-high six combined tackles in the Chiefs' 17–13 victory at the Buffalo Bills in Week 10.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Kurt Coleman (2014)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kurtcoleman/494261/gamelogs?season=2014| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=NFL.com}} In Week 17, Coleman made two solo tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by Philip Rivers in a 19–7 victory against the San Diego Chargers.{{cite web|url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article5094459.html|title=Chiefs' secondary closes out season in style, keeping Chargers' offense in check|last=Paylor|first=Terez|date=December 28, 2014|website=The Kansas City Star|access-date=July 28, 2016}} He finished his only season with the Kansas City Chiefs with a total of 37 combined tackles (34 solo), six pass deflections, three interceptions, and a forced fumble in 15 games and three starts.

He became an unrestricted free agent after completing his one-year contract with the Chiefs. 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.

=Carolina Panthers=

==2015==

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On March 16, 2015, the Carolina Panthers signed Coleman to a two-year, $2.80 million contract with $600,000 guaranteed.{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Kurt Coleman contract| url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-orleans-saints/kurt-coleman-6752/| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=Spotrac.com}}{{cite web|work=Panthers.com|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-safety-Coleman/25e59d63-3bef-4172-b313-7081e6636a2e|title=Panthers sign safety Coleman|date=March 16, 2015|first=Max|last=Henson}} He reunited with defensive coordinator Sean McDermott, who previously coached the Philadelphia Eagles' secondary.{{cite web| title=On Training Camp Eve, Panthers Reward Kurt Coleman With 3-Year Extension| url=http://blackandbluereview.com/training-camp-eve-panthers-reward-kurt-coleman-3-year-extension/| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=blackandbluereview.com| author=Voth, Bill| date=July 26, 2015}}

During training camp, Coleman competed against Tre Boston for the job as the starting free safety. Head coach Ron Rivera officially named Coleman the starting free safety to begin the regular season, opposite strong safety Roman Harper.{{cite web| title=Veteran Kurt Coleman beats out Tre Boston for Panthers' starting safety job| url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article34758033.html| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=charlotteobserver.com| author=Jones, Jonathan| date=September 10, 2015}}

On November 8, 2015, he made six combined tackles and recorded his first career sack on quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the Panthers' 37–29 win against the Green Bay Packers. In Week 10, Coleman collected five combined tackles, broke up a pass, and intercepted a pass attempt by Marcus Mariota during a 27–10 victory at the Tennessee Titans. On November 26, 2015, Coleman made three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and returned an interception by Tony Romo for a 36-yard touchdown in the Panthers' 33–14 win at the Dallas Cowboys in Week 12. The interception returned for a touchdown marked the first score of his career and also continued his three-game interception streak.{{Citation|last=NFL|title=Tony Romo Passes a Pick 6 to Kurt Coleman! {{!}} Panthers vs. Cowboys {{!}} NFL|date=November 26, 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ERLa-XFvLY|access-date=July 28, 2016}} On December 13, 2015, he made nine combined tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass attempt by quarterback Matt Ryan as the Panthers routed the Atlanta Falcons 38–0 in Week 14. The interception marked his seventh pick of the season and became his fifth consecutive game with an interception.{{cite web|url=http://www.catscratchreader.com/2015/12/6/9859180/panthers-41-saints-38-cardiac-cats-nearly-create-cardiac-arrest|title=Panthers 41 Saints 38: Cardiac Cats nearly create Cardiac Arrest|last=Beversluis|first=Brian|date=December 7, 2015|website=Cat Scratch Reader|access-date=July 28, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article49574890.html|title=Carolina Panthers' 38–0 runaway victory over Falcons moves them to 13–0|last=Jones|first=Jonathan|date=December 13, 2015|website=The Charlotte Observer|access-date=July 28, 2016}} The following week, Coleman collected a season-high 13 combined tackles (eight solo) in the Panthers' 38–35 victory at the New York Giants in Week 15. He finished his first season with the Carolina Panthers with 90 combined tackles (55 solo), nine pass deflections, a career-high seven interceptions, a sack, and a touchdown in 15 games and 15 starts. Pro Football Focus gave Coleman the seventh highest overall grade among safeties in 2015.{{cite web| title=Top 10 Pro Bowl Snubs: 2015 Season Edition| url=http://lastwordonsports.com/2016/01/30/top-10-pro-bowl-snubs-2015-season-edition/| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=lastwordonsports.com| date=January 30, 2016}}{{cite web| title=Kurt Coleman's deal worth $17 million| url=https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2016/07/27/kurt-colemans-deal-worth-17-million/| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=pantherswire.usatoday.com| author=Stevens, Matthew| date=July 27, 2016}}

The Carolina Panthers finished first in the NFC South with a 15–1 record and received home-field advantage and a first round bye. The Panthers began the playoffs by defeating the Seattle Seahawks 31–24 in the NFC Divisional Round.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Kurt Coleman (2015)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kurtcoleman/494261/gamelogs?season=2015| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=NFL.com}} On January 24, 2016, Coleman recorded four combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by quarterback Carson Palmer during a 49–15 victory against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship Game.{{cite web|url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/article56420405.html|title=NFC Championship notes: Ex-Chief Kurt Coleman stands out in Panthers' win|last=Paylor|first=Terez|date=January 24, 2016|website=The Kansas City Star|access-date=July 28, 2016}} On February 7, 2016, Coleman started in Super Bowl 50 and recorded five combined tackles as the Carolina Panthers lost to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm|title=Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016|work=Pro-Football-Reference.com|access-date=September 2, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/liveupdate/gamecenter/56834/DEN_Gamebook.pdf|title=Super Bowl 50 - National Football League Game Summary|work=NFL.com|access-date=August 7, 2017}}

==2016==

On July 26, 2016, the Carolina Panthers signed Coleman to a three-year, $17 million contract extension that includes $7 million guaranteed.{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/kurt-coleman-panthers-reach-three-year-extension-0ap3000000676969|title=Kurt Coleman, Panthers reach three-year extension|first=Chris|last=Wesseling|date=July 26, 2016|access-date=July 26, 2016}}

In Week 4, Coleman collected six solo tackles, deflected a pass, and returned an interception for an eight-yard touchdown during a 48–33 loss at the Atlanta Falcons. On November 27, 2016, Coleman recorded a season-high 11 combined tackles (eight solo) before exiting the Panthers' 35–33 loss at the Oakland Raiders in the fourth quarter due to a concussion. He was sidelined due to the concussion and missed the Panthers' 40–7 loss at the Seattle Seahawks the following week.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Kurt Coleman (2016)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kurtcoleman/494261/gamelogs?season=2016| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=NFL.com}} He finished the season with a career-high 95 combined tackles (66 solo), seven pass deflections, four interceptions, and a touchdown in 15 games and 15 starts. Pro Football Focus gave Coleman an overall grade of 79.2, which ranked him 41st among the 90 NFL safeties that qualified in 2016.{{cite web| title=Panthers moving Kurt Coleman back to free safety| url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-panthers-moving-kurt-coleman-back-to-free-safety| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=profootballfocus.com| author=Cohen, Daniel| date=July 1, 2017}}

==2017==

Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks named Coleman the starting strong safety to begin the regular season, alongside starting free safety Mike Adams. On October 1, 2017, Coleman recorded two combined tackles before exiting in the second quarter of a 33–30 victory at the New England Patriots due to a knee injury.{{cite web| title=Injury updates on Panthers' Kurt Coleman, Damiere Byrd, Devin Funchess| url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article176478516.html| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=charlotteobserver.com| author=Rodrigue, Jourdan| date=October 1, 2017}} He was declared inactive for the next three games (Weeks 5–7) after it was discovered he sprained his MCL.{{cite web| title=Two Panthers captains expected to return Sunday| url=https://www.catcrave.com/2017/10/19/two-carolina-panthers-captains-expected-return-sunday/| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=catcrave.com| author=Scott, Brandon| date=October 17, 2017}}/ On December 24, 2017, Coleman collected a season-high ten combined tackles (eight solo) in the Panthers 22–19 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coleman was sidelined for the Panthers' Week 17 loss at the Atlanta Falcons after sustaining an ankle injury.{{cite web| title=Injury Report: Coleman Questionable for Season Finale| url=http://panthers.com/news/article-2/Injury-Report-Coleman-questionable-for-season-finale/f3ee4ef8-763c-49f2-affc-9144912c3118| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=Panthers.com| date=December 29, 2017}} He finished the {{NFL Year|2017}} season with 76 combined tackles (51 solo) and three pass deflections in 12 games and 12 starts. Pro Football Focus gave Coleman an overall grade of 47.0, ranking 76th among all qualified safeties in 2017.{{cite web| title=Pro Football Focus: Kurt Coleman| url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/kurt-coleman/5767| access-date=April 24, 2018| website=profootballfocus.com}}

On February 26, 2018, Coleman was released by the Panthers.{{cite web|title=Panthers release Kurt Coleman|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-release-Kurt-Coleman/6c8bb8a0-056f-4caf-8fa0-0db27480eed5|author=Strickland, Bryan|website=Panthers.com|date=February 26, 2018}}

=New Orleans Saints=

On March 3, 2018, the New Orleans Saints signed Coleman to a three-year, $16.35 million contract that also includes $6.20 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $4.50 million.{{cite web|title=Safety Kurt Coleman agrees to 3-year deal with Saints|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/safety-kurt-coleman-agrees-to-3-year-deal-with-saints-0ap3000000918907|website=NFL.com|date=March 3, 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Sign-S-Kurt-Coleman-To-Three-Year-Contract/ec354a81-2c86-46e5-84a6-03ac68bc7e78|title=Saints Sign S Kurt Coleman To Three-Year Contract|work=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=March 13, 2018}} He played in 16 games with nine starts, recording 32 tackles and a forced fumble.{{Cite web |title=Kurt Coleman 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColeKu99/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=2024-11-29 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On February 21, 2019, Coleman was released by the Saints.{{cite web|title=Saints release vet safety Kurt Coleman after one year|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/saints-release-vet-safety-kurt-coleman-after-one-year-0ap3000001018579|author=Teope, Herbie|website=NFL.com|date=February 21, 2019}}

=Buffalo Bills=

On July 19, 2019, Coleman signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills.{{cite web|title=Bills sign veteran safety Kurt Coleman; Rafael Bush decides to retire|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-sign-veteran-safety-kurt-coleman-rafael-bush-decides-to-retire|author=Brown, Chris|website=BuffaloBills.com|date=July 19, 2019}} In the 2019 season, he appeared in 14 games, mainly in a special teams role. In the regular season finale against the Jets, he played 85% of snaps on defense.{{Cite web |title=Kurt Coleman 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColeKu99/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=2024-11-29 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

NFL career statistics

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! colspan="2"| Legend

Bold

| Career high

=Regular season=

rowspan="2"\| Year !rowspan="2"\| Team !colspan="2"\| Games !colspan="5"\| Tackles !colspan="5"\| Interceptions !colspan="4"\| Fumbles
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2010	PHI \| 15 \|\| 2 \|\| 36 \|\| 31 \|\| 5 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 2 \|\| 1 \|\| 7 \|\| 0 \|\| 7 \|\| 2 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2011	PHI \| 15 \|\| 13 \|\| 78 \|\| 56 \|\| 22 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 1 \|\| 4 \|\| 60 \|\| 0 \|\| 35 \|\| 5 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2012	PHI \| 14 \|\| 14 \|\| 93 \|\| 70 \|\| 23 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 3 \|\| 2 \|\| 13 \|\| 0 \|\| 7 \|\| 4 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2013	PHI \| 15 \|\| 0 \|\| 14 \|\| 13 \|\| 1 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2014	KAN \| 15 \|\| 3 \|\| 37 \|\| 34 \|\| 3 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 3 \|\| 12 \|\| 0 \|\| 12 \|\| 6 \|\| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2015	CAR \| 15 \|\| 15 \|\| 90 \|\| 55 \|\| 35 \|\| 1.0 \|\| 5 \|\| 7 \|\| 89 \|\| 1 \|\| 36 \|\| 9 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2016	CAR \| 15 \|\| 15 \|\| 95 \|\| 66 \|\| 29 \|\| 1.0 \|\| 1 \|\| 4 \|\| 57 \|\| 1 \|\| 37 \|\| 7 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2017	CAR \| 12 \|\| 12 \|\| 76 \|\| 51 \|\| 25 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 2 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 3 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2018	NOR \| 16 \|\| 9 \|\| 32 \|\| 22 \|\| 10 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2019	BUF \| 14 \|\| 0 \|\| 3 \|\| 3 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
colspan="2" \| Total	146	83	554	401	153	2.0	16	21	238	2	37	36	5	2	0	0

=Playoffs=

rowspan="2"\| Year !rowspan="2"\| Team !colspan="2"\| Games !colspan="5"\| Tackles !colspan="5"\| Interceptions !colspan="4"\| Fumbles
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2010	PHI \| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 7 \|\| 6 \|\| 1 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2013	PHI \| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2015	CAR \| 3 \|\| 3 \|\| 17 \|\| 10 \|\| 7 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 2 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 2 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2017	CAR \| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2018	NOR \| 2 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2019	BUF \| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
colspan="2"\| Total	9	5	27	18	9	0.0	0	2	0	0	0	3	1	0	0	0

Personal life

Coleman co-founded the Ohio State chapter of Uplifting Athletes. Coleman's father, Ron, was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2006. Ron was an assistant principal at Walter E. Stebbins High School in Riverside, Ohio. Ron Coleman was a physical fitness teacher and a varsity basketball coach at Stebbins High School in Riverside, Ohio for the 2019–2020 school year.{{cite web |last1=Board of Education |first1=Mad River Local Schools |title=Meeting Minutes |url=https://www.madriverschools.org/cms/lib/OH01914812/Centricity/Domain/19/April%2022%20Meeting%20Minutes%20and%20Packet.pdf |website=madriverschools.org |publisher=Mad River Schools |access-date=September 12, 2019 |ref=70}} He passed away on September 21, 2023, at the age of 72.{{Cite web |title=Ronald Dean Coleman Obituary 2023 |url=https://www.routsong.com/obituaries/ronald-coleman |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Routsong Funeral Home and Cremation Services |language=en}}

References

External links

[https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13340/kurt-coleman ESPN profile]
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