ON THE FALCONS BEAT

Coleman named special teamer of week by PFF

June 13, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons tight end Eric Saubert (left) and fullback Derrick Coleman run a agility drill during the first day of mini-camp on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Flowery Branch.     Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
June 13, 2017, Flowery Branch: Falcons tight end Eric Saubert (left) and fullback Derrick Coleman run a agility drill during the first day of mini-camp on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
Nov 8, 2017

Falcons Derrick Coleman made profootballfocus.com's Week 8 team of the week. "Coleman, having a career year on special teams so far this year, had his best game on Sunday. Three tackles took his total on the year to 10, tied for most in the league."

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