The Chicago Bears have signed Ottawa Redblacks defensive back Douglas Coleman III, the Redblacks announced Wednesday.
.@_DCthr33_ is a 🐻
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Coleman, 25, played in 17 games for the Redblacks in 2023, tallying career highs in every category. The Zachary, La., native tallied 60 defensive tackles, four sacks, three interceptions and a pair of touchdowns.
The Texas Tech product joined the Redblacks in 2022, playing in five games his rookie season. Coleman made 18 defensive tackles and recorded a sack in that span.
