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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have signed safety Kurt Coleman to a three-year contract extension through the 2019 season.
Coleman led the Panthers and finished tied for third in the NFL with career-high seven interceptions in his first season in Carolina last year. He contributed to a team that ranked sixth in the NFL in total defense and led the NFL in interceptions (24), takeaways (39) and points off turnovers (148).
The 28-year-old Coleman finished third on the team with 103 tackles. Financial details were not released Wednesday.
Coleman called the contract a blessing, saying "when you go through situations you want what's best for your family and what's best for the team, and I'm really excited. I'm fortunate to be a part of this team for three more years."
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