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Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman arrested

Bellevue police arrested Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman on investigation of vehicular assault and hit and run.
Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman (40) looks on during a game against the San Diego Chargers during the second half at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks beat Chargers 41-14.

Bellevue police arrested Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman on investigation of vehicular assault and hit and run. He was booked into King County Jail at 1:20 a.m. on Thursday.

Coleman has been with the Seahawks since 2013. He has two starts for Seattle this year.

He missed 11 games in 2014 after suffering a broken foot during warmups in the game against the St. Louis Rams.

Coleman is the first legally deaf offensive player in the NFL. He uses hearings aids and reads Russell Wilson's lips to know what's happeneing on the field.

Story courtesy KING 5.

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