ERIK COLEMAN RUMORS & GOSSIP

NFL Cougar Highlights: Week Nine

DETROIT SAFETY Erik Coleman contributed mightily to the Lions 31-14 victory against Jacksonville, Sunday, stopping a promising Jaguar drive with a timely interception.
Via washingtonstate.scout.com
November 05, 2012  |  Discuss

Detroit Lions Links: Erik Coleman Gunning for Amari Spievey’s Starting Job

Erik Coleman is back on the field after missing most of 2011 with a knee injury and believes that he can steal Spievey's spot in the starting lineup. Continue reading →
Via The Detroit Sports Site Verified_ybn
June 18, 2012  |  Discuss

Erik Coleman to start for Lions?

Amari Spievey was one of the worst starting safeties in the league last year, ranking 76th out of 86 on ProFootballFocus. The Lions didn’t bring in any competition for him this offseason, but according to DetroitLions.com, veteran Erik Coleman, who missed most of last season with a knee injury, will compete with Spievey for the starting job now that he is healthy. Coleman, 30,...
Via The Football Fan Spot Verified_ybn
June 17, 2012  |  Discuss

Lions FS Erik Coleman Had Off-Season Knee Surgery

Chris McCoskyof the Detroit News reports that newly-signed safety is coming off knee surgery. This is the first public mention of any kind of knee procedure for Coleman. There is no word on the severity of the surgery or a timetable for recovery. We can only assume it is not a serious injury or the Lions would not have otherwise re-signed him last month. Source: The Redzone ...
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April 18, 2012  |  Discuss

Lions Re-Sign FS Erik Coleman To A One-Year Deal

The Detroit Lions are bringing back safety Erik Coleman on a one-year deal that should be made official on Friday. Coleman was originally signed by the Lions before the NFL lockout began a year ago. He was expected to compete with Amari Spievey for the starting spot at safety across from Louis Delmas, but Spievey ultimately won the competition. Coleman only ended up playing in four...
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March 15, 2012  |  Discuss

Lions place S Coleman on IR

The Detroit Lions placed veteran safety Erik Coleman on injured reserve Thursday.
Via Miami Herald
October 13, 2011  |  Discuss

Lions safety Coleman lost for season with ankle injury

The Detroit Lions have placed safety Erik Coleman on injured reserve because of a left ankle injury, The Detroit News reported Thursday.
Via NFL.com
October 13, 2011  |  Discuss

Lions Place FS Erik Coleman On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions have placed safety Erik Coleman on injured reserve, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. Coleman suffered an ankle injury in the Lions' comeback win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4. A fifth-round pick (143rd overall) out of Washington State by the New York Jets in 2004, Coleman has recorded 604 tackles, 2 quarterback sacks, and 10 interceptions over...
Via GridironFans.com Verified_ybn
October 13, 2011  |  Discuss

Detroit Lions re-sign Joe Jon Finley, put Erik Coleman on IR

The Detroit Lions re-signed tight end Joe Jon Finley and placed safety Erik Coleman on season-ending injured reserve today.
Via Lions Blog
October 13, 2011  |  Discuss

Detroit Lions place safety Erik Coleman on IR, re-sign tight end Joe Jon Finley

Coleman's ankle injury he suffered on kickoff coverage in Week 3 proved to be too severe to return to action this season.
Via Detroit Lions Football
October 13, 2011  |  Discuss
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