New Orleans Saints
Kenyon Coleman - #99 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 293 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/10/1979 |
| Birthplace | Fontana, CA |
| College | UCLA |
| Years played | 12 |
| Drafted | 2002, 5th round, 12th pick by Raiders |
Brees brings Saints back in 40-33 win over Houston
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Drew Brees threw for three touchdowns, New Orleans' defense beat up on Jay Cutler and the Saints defeated the Chicago Bears 30-13 on Sunday.
Talks could linger, but little doubt about Brees' future
League observers envision only one conclusion to the contract negotiations between Drew Brees, his agent and the Saints.
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Bears-Saints matchup of the day: Friday
The Saints will look to establish their running game using a trio of backs vs. the Bears Sunday.
Packers-Panthers matchup of the day: Wednesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the second of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers' Week Two game against the Panthers at Carolina Sunday.
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Report: Saints WR Colston has broken collarbone
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Packers prove they got enough work in
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Rodgers throws three TDs; Packers outlast Saints 42-34
Aaron Rodgers outdueled Drew Brees, and Clay Matthews led a Packers goal-line stand on the final play of the game to beat the Saints 42-34.
PLAYER NEWS
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says New Orleans and unrestricted free agents, Coleman and quarterback Luke McCown, have agreed to terms on one-year contracts.|||||||
The 6-foot-5, 293-pound Coleman has spent the last two seasons as a starting defensive end in Dallas' 3-4 alignment. He will rejoin new Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, who held the same position with the Cowboys during Coleman's time in Dallas.
Coleman was traded to the Browns, along with safety Abram Elam, quarterback Brett Ratliff and two draft picks, in a deal that allowed the New York Jets to move up in the draft to select USC quarterback Mark Sanchez.|||||||
Coleman, who will be entering his eighth season, led all 3-4 defensive ends in tackles last season. He should be a good fit in the Browns' defensive scheme.
The New York Jets signed the defensive end. Coleman has played five seasons in the NFL and saw time in all 16 games with Dallas last season. He spent four seasons with Dallas after playing in Oakland as a rookie.|||||||
In 2006, Coleman had four sacks and recorded 31 tackles.