Coleman (calf) was listed as a full participant on the Seahawks' injury report Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Coleman has not played since Seattle's season opener due to a lingering calf injury, and he was ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's loss to New Orleans despite returning to practice in a limited fashion last Wednesday. However, the veteran's health seems to have taken some significant strides after he practiced without any limitations in Week 6. Coleman recorded five tackles over 49 defensive snaps in Week 1, and he should line up as the Seahawks' nickel corner behind Mike Jackson and Tariq Woolen when available again.
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Seahawks' Justin Coleman: Inactive against Saints
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Coleman (calf) is inactive Week 5 against the Saints.
While Coleman showed encouraging participation on the practice field this week, the nickel corner will ultimately miss his fourth consecutive contest for Seattle. His next chance to return will be Week 6 when Seattle welcomes Arizona to town.
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Seahawks' Justin Coleman: Inactive Sunday
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Coleman (calf) will not play Sunday against the Lions.
Coleman hasn't played since Week 1 with the injury. In his absence, rookie Coby Bryant will continue to see extra opportunity.
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Seahawks' Justin Coleman: Won't play Sunday
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Coleman (calf) was ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's contest against Atlanta.
Coleman has been sidelined this season due to a persistent calf injury, forcing him to sit out once again in Week 3. With Artie Burns (coach's decision) also inactive Sunday, Coby Bryant will step in as Seattle's nickel corner behind Mike Jackson and Tariq Woolen.
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Seahawks' Justin Coleman: Logs limited practice Thursday
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Coleman (calf) was listed as a limited participant in Seattle's practice report Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
While it is unclear when the injury arose, Coleman logged a limited practice Thursday due to a calf injury. The 29-year-old cornerback played 49 of the defensive snaps during the team's Week 1 game against Denver. Coleman's participation during Friday's practice should help provide more clarity regarding his status for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
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Justin Coleman: Parts ways with Seahawks
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Seattle released Coleman on Tuesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Coleman couldn't make the initial 53-man roster, but he seems a fair candidate to rejoin the team at a later date. The veteran got some work at nickel corner during training camp and the preseason.
Coleman lined up as the nickel corner with the starting defense at Monday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Coleman averaged just 22 snaps per game with the Dolphins last season, but he'll take on a more significant role if he can hold off the competition for the starting nickel corner role. Ugo Amadi -- who has been filling in for Quandre Diggs (ankle/rest) at free safety during training camp -- will be his main competition for the gig.
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Dolphins' Justin Coleman: Removed from COVID-19 list
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Coleman (undisclosed) was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Coleman missed Miami's Week 16 win over the Saints, but he is expected to return against the Titans in Week 17. Before his absence, the 28-year-old cornerback had played at least 20 defensive snaps in five straight contests, and he is expected to see a similar workload Sunday.
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Dolphins' Justin Coleman: Placed on COVID-19 list
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Coleman (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Coleman has played at least 20 defensive snaps in each of the last five contests, so his potential absence would leave a big opening in Miami's secondary. If he's unable to clear protocols before the Week 16 Monday night contest against the Saints, then Trill Williams and Nik Needham would both be options for increased snaps in the slot.
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Dolphins' Justin Coleman: Lands in Miami
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Coleman agreed to terms Wednesday with the Dolphins on a one-year contract, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Coleman's deal is worth up to $2.75 million, with the contract likely including multiple incentives clauses based on the extent and quality of his play. He'll be a strong candidate to serve as the Dolphins' top slot corner.
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Justin Coleman: Done in Detroit
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The Lions will release Coleman, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Coleman's release will free up roughly $4.7 million in cap space for the Lions next season, so the move doesn't come as much of a surprise. Despite missing five games due to injury last season and having struggled during his time in Detroit, the 27-year-old will likely be viewed as one of the top slot cornerbacks on the free agent market.
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Lions' Justin Coleman: Picks up knee injury
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Coleman is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Washington with a knee injury.
Coleman had three tackles during the first half before leaving with the injury. Jeff Okudah and Amani Oruwariye could see increased snaps while he's sidelined.
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Lions' Justin Coleman: Finally back to work
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Coleman (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday.
Coleman has resided on injured reserve since suffering the hamstring issue in Week 1, and he'll now have a chance to return beginning Week 7. Whenever the Tennessee product is ready and activated by the Lions, he'll likely contribute as a depth or slot cornerback as long as he stays healthy.
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Lions' Justin Coleman: Still not practicing
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Coleman (hamstring) is not present at Wednesday's practice, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
Coleman has been on injured reserve since suffering a hamstring injury during Detroit's season opener, and it doesn't look as though he'll be ready to return Week 6. When healthy, Coleman stands to contribute as a slot cornerback for the Lions.
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Lions' Justin Coleman: Headed to locker room
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Coleman suffered a hamstring injury in the team's Week 1 contest against the Bears, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Coleman appeared to suffer a hamstring injury. He was able to walk off the field but immediately went to the locker room to be evaluated. It's unclear whether he will be able to return to the game. If he remains absent, the Lions will be thin in the secondary as rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah (hamstring) is inactive.
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Lions' Justin Coleman: Placed on COVID-19 list
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Coleman will be placed on the Lions' reserve/COVID-19 list, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Per the report, Coleman is asymptomatic and tested negative Tuesday before testing positive Wednesday. The 27-year-old is slated to reprise his slot corner duties in 2020, after logging 51 tackles and a pick in his first campaign with the Lions last year.
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Lions' Justin Coleman: Not living up to contract
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Coleman registered 54 tackles, 13 pass breakups, one interception, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery over 16 games in 2019.
Signed to a hefty four-year, $36 million contract in the offseason, Coleman played very well over the first few weeks of the season. However, he seemingly ended the year as a liability in pass coverage, and Coleman ultimately ranked among the league's most generous cornerbacks in terms of yardage allowed during the final three-fourths of the year. Since the dead money on Coleman's contract makes it highly unlikely he'll be going anywhere this offseason, the 26-year-old slot man will probably get a chance to redeem himself in 2020, but a return to his early-2019 form is no guarantee.
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Lions' Justin Coleman: Lands four-year deal in Detroit
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Coleman signed a four-year contract worth up to $36 million with the Lions on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Coleman's deal makes him the highest-paid nickel cornerback in the league, though the exact terms remain unclear. The 25-year-old posted a career-high 55 tackles across 16 games with the Seahawks in 2018, in addition to 0.5 sacks, 10 pass breakups and one interception. He also logged 45 defensive snaps during the team's playoff loss to Dallas. Coleman's presence will bring a much-needed boost to the Lions' secondary and reunite him with former high school teammate Darius Slay.
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Seahawks' Justin Coleman: Defensive outburst in win
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Coleman had 10 tackles (eight solo) and a half-sack in Sunday's 43-16 win over the 49ers.
Coleman's set a new career high with Sunday's production, as he previously hadn't exceeded seven tackles through 47 games. The 25-year-old should continue to serve as the Seahawks' nickelback heading into next Monday's game against the Vikings.
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Seahawks' Justin Coleman: Signs tender
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Coleman signed his second-round tender Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Coleman will remain in Seattle in 2018 after recording 43 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two interceptions last season. The 25-year-old could see an even larger role in the Seattle defense during the upcoming campaign in light of the departure of Richard Sherman.
