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June 14, 2017

Published by Jill von Büren at June 14, 2017

Deaf NFL player Derrick Coleman comes back as a Falcon

Derrick Coleman, the NFL’s first legally deaf offensive player, is coming back to the field as a fullback for the Atlanta Falcons. Coleman first gained recognition during his time with […]

February 5, 2016

Published by Jill von Büren at February 5, 2016

4 deaf NFL players you probably didn’t know about

Derrick Coleman may be the most well-known deaf athlete in the NFL, but he definitely wasn’t the first. Here are four other deaf NFL players who paved the way for other football athletes with hearing loss.

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