Daniel Coats (born April 16, 1984) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2007. He played

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. He has also played for the

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Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Coats was re-signed by the Bengals as an

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on February 12, 2009. On October 26, 2010, he was waived by the Bengals after making six appearances in 2010.

Denver Broncos

On November 9, 2010, Coats was signed by the

. Coats was released by the Broncos just a day later, as the team decided to sign running back

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to the active roster. Coats was signed by the Broncos on December 6, 2010, filling one of the roster spots made available by the placing of tight end

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and linebacker Joe Mays on injured reserve. Coats was released on July 31, 2011 by the Broncos.

New York Giants

Coats signed with the

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on August 7, 2011. Coats was released during the team's final cuts.

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1984 births Living people People from Layton, Utah Sportspeople from the Salt Lake City metropolitan area Players of American football from Utah American football tight ends BYU Cougars football players Cincinnati Bengals players Denver Broncos players New York Giants players {{Tightend-1980s-stub