Durango53
06-28-2004, 11:10 AM
Just two weeks after he told coach Mike Shanahan that he planned to retire, defensive end Marco Coleman has reversed field, and the 12-year pro has now apprised the Denver Broncos that he will play in 2004.
The reason for Coleman's change of heart were not known but the Broncos, who signed him as part of an effort to add not only depth but also veteran leadership to the roster, are glad to have him back. The team has concluded its organized offseason workout schedule and so Coleman will not be able to practice with his teammates until training camp.
Despite his earlier contentions, Coleman did not file official retirement paperwork with the NFL, and the Broncos never placed him on the reserve-retired list. Technically, it's as if Coleman never left the team.
The reason for Coleman's change of heart were not known but the Broncos, who signed him as part of an effort to add not only depth but also veteran leadership to the roster, are glad to have him back. The team has concluded its organized offseason workout schedule and so Coleman will not be able to practice with his teammates until training camp.
Despite his earlier contentions, Coleman did not file official retirement paperwork with the NFL, and the Broncos never placed him on the reserve-retired list. Technically, it's as if Coleman never left the team.