Daniel Coats (born April 16, 1984) is a former American football tight end.

Coats was re-signed by the Bengals as an exclusive-rights free agent on February 12, 2009.

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

[2] Coats was signed by the Broncos on December 6, 2010, filling one of the roster spots made available by the placing of tight end Dan Gronkowski and linebacker Joe Mays on injured reserve.

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