Antoine Bethea
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Antoine Akeem Bethea (born July 27, 1984) is an American football safety for the New York Giants of the National Football League. (NFL)
In the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft, he played college football for Howard and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts.
Bethea has also played for the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals.
He has been chosen for the Pro Bowl three times and won Super Bowl XLI as a member of the Colts, defeating the Chicago Bears.
Personal life
Samantha Romantini, Bethea's long-time college girlfriend, gave birth to Siani, a baby girl. Bethea married Romantini at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C., on June 28, 2014. Since having two sons, born in 2016 and 2019.
He attended Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia, where he was a three-year letterman in football and later lettered in basketball, where he earned All-region and All-conference awards in his senior year.
Bethea posed for PETA's anti-fur movement in December 2013.
College career
Bethea attended Howard University, where he concentrated in justice administration and competed for the Howard Bison football team. He played in 31 of 37 games at safety. He appeared in five games as a back-up in the secondary, with 13 total tackles. Despite being a starter in ten of 11 games this year, he will have his career-best 109 total tackles in his sophomore season. He played in three games, including one against Bethune-Cookman, where he recorded 14 tackles and another against Bethune-Cookman, where he finished with 13 tackles and another against Bethune-Cookman, where he had 14 tackles. He ended the year with one sack, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, six pass deflections, and a blocked kick.
In 11 starts, he would have three interceptions his junior year, as well as two sacks, four forced fumbles, and eight pass deflections. Bethea will receive All-Mid Conference honors and selection to the American Urban Radio Network Sheridan Broadcasting Network for the year, with 99 total tackles and two sacks. Shannon Sharpe, a tight end, and former Houston Oilers quarterback and NFL MVP Steve McNair and NFL tight end Josh McNair. He would receive these awards three years in a row.
Bethea will continue his play in his senior season, with 88 tackles, six passes defensed, and a career-high four interceptions in ten games. This will be his third straight year he will lead his team in tackles. According to the NFL Draft Report, his senior season will earn him 1st-Team All-America honors.
Bethea made 309 tackles and twelve for a loss, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 18 passes defensed, and seven interceptions as a three-year starter at Howard, with two total tackles and twelve for a loss, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions, and seven interceptions. Both men recovered for a touchdown, with one kick blocking the other on a blocked kick and the other on a fumble recovery, both returning 26 yards.
Professional career
The majority of NFL draft analysts and scouts expected Bethea to be a third or fourth round pick. DraftScout.com ranked him as the sixth best free safety prospect in the draft and the 17th best safety in the draft by ESPN Scouts Inc.
In the sixth round (207th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected Bethea. In 2006, Bethea was the 21st safety selected.
The Indianapolis Colts announced Bethea to a four-year, $1.67 million contract, which also includes a signing bonus of $79,420.
Bethea competed to be the starting free safety against Mike Doss and Matt Giordano during training camp. Bethea is the starting free safety for the regular season, according to head coach Tony Dungy, as well as strong safety Bob Sanders.
In the Indianapolis Colts' season-opener, he made his first appearance in the Indianapolis Colts' season-opener, and had six combined tackles and a pass deflection in their 26-21 victory. In the Colts' 21–14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, he recorded a season-high 12 combined tackles (eight alone) and broke up a pass. During a 27-20 victory over the New England Patriots on November 5, 2006, Bethea recorded nine combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Tom Brady. He was inactive during the Colts' Week 13 loss to the Tennessee Titans due to an injury. He aggravated his shoulder injury this week and then missed the Colts' Week 15 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. During the regular season, the Indianapolis Colts sustained multiple injuries, including top safety Bob Sanders, who suffered a knee injury and was limited to four games. Mike Doss tore his ACL in Week 7 and missed the last nine games after being put on injured reserve. Bethea debuted in the first ten games and gained a reputation for delivering big hits over the middle. His success placed him in line as a potential rookie of the year contender. He had 90 combined tackles (66 solo), four pass deflections, and an interceptor in 14 games and 14 starts during his rookie season.
With a 12–4 record, the Indianapolis Colts finished first in the AFC South. In the Colts' 23-08 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Wildcard Game, Bethea began in his first career playoff game with three solo tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by quarterback Trent Green in his first career playoff game. During a 15-6 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round, he had six combined tackles, broke up a pass, and intercepted a pass attempt by Steve McNair. The Indianapolis Colts advanced to Super Bowl XLI after defeating the New England Patriots 38–34 in the AFC Championship. Bethea began playing in Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007, defeating the Chicago Bears 29–17.
Bethea is the first child to attend a free safety program. Ron Meeks, the defensive coordinator, kept Bethea and Bob Sanders as the starting safeties for the regular season.
During a 38-20 victory over the Denver Broncos on September 30, 2007, Bethea recorded seven solo tackles on September 30, 2007. In the Colts' 33–14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5, he had a season-high seven combined tackles, a pass deflection, and an intercept. During a 31-07 victory over the Carolina Panthers, Bethea made a season-high three pass deflections, five combined tackles, and an interceptor. Bethea missed the last three games of the regular season due to a knee injury (Weeks 15-17). He played in 13 games and 13 starts during his second season (43 solo), eight pass deflections, and four interceptions. With a 12–4 record, the Indianapolis Colts finished at the top of their division. During a 28–24 loss to the San Diego Chargers, Bethea got off in the AFC Divisional Round and had seven combined tackles. Bethea was confirmed to play in the 2008 Pro Bowl on January 28, 2008. He was originally selected as a second alternate and was needed after injuries to safeties Troy Polamalu and Bob Sanders.
To start the regular season, Bethea and Sanders remained the starting safeties. During an 18-15 victory over the New England Patriots on November 2, 2008, Bethea recorded a season-high ten solo tackles. In the Colts' 24-20 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10, he finished with a season-high 11 combined tackles (six solo). In 16 games and 16 starts, he had 101 combined tackles (74 solo), four pass deflections, and two interceptions.
Bethea's three-year tenure under him ended on January 12, 2009. Jim Caldwell, assistant head coach Jim Caldwell, and free safety Bob Sanders, retained Bethea as the starting point of a positive reputation.
During a 27–23 victory over the Miami Dolphins on September 21, 2009, Bethea earned a season-high eight solo tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by Tarvaris Jackson. The Colts defeated the St. Louis Rams 42–6 in Week 7, he tied for his season-high of eight solo tackles. During a 20-17 victory over the Houston Texans in Week 9, Bethea recorded a season-high nine combined tackles (four solo) on November 8, 2009. He finished the 2009 season with 95 total tackles (70 solo), five pass deflections, and four interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts. Bethea was selected to the 2010 Pro Bowl on December 29, 2009, marking his second pick of his career.
The Indianapolis Colts finished first in the AFC South with a 14-2 record, clinching a first round bye and home-field advantage. During a 20-3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round on January 16, 2010, Bethea recorded three combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Joe Flacco. The Colts advanced to Super Bowl XLIV by defeating the New York Jets 30–17 in the AFC Championship. During a 33-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Bethea debuted in Super Bowl XLIV and made four solo tackles.
The Indianapolis Colts received a first round, $2.51 million tender on Bethea on March 3, 2010. He was unable to sign their restricted free agent contract because of restricted agent status. The Indianapolis Colts announced Bethea to a four-year, $27 million contract, with an $8 million signing bonus included.
Larry Coyer, the offensive coordinator, retained Bethea and Sanders as the starting safety duo for the 2010 regular season. Bethea got off to a 13 total tackles (eight solo) and a pass deflection in the Houston Colts season-opener, defeating 34-24. In the Colts' 36–14 loss to the San Diego Chargers on November 28, 2010, Bethea made six combined tackles and was credited with half a sack on Philip Rivers. During a 38-35 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 13, he had a season-high 15 combined tackles (11 solo) over the weekend. He had 107 total tackles (77 solo), five pass deflections, an intercept, a forcible fumble, and half a dismissal in 16 games and 16 starts, with five in 16 games and 16 starts.
Bethea is the starting free safety for the regular season, according to head coach Jim Caldwell, as well as solid defense Melvin Bullitt. Bethea led the Colts' 28–24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on week 5, with a season-high 12 combined tackles (six solo). During Bethea's 31–7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on November 6, 2011, the Atlanta natives posted a season-high eight solo tackles and assisted on three more tackles. He finished the 2011 season with 139 combined tackles (80 solo), seven pass deflections, two forced fumbles, and two touchdown runs, as well as a fumble recovery in 16 games and 16 starts.
Jim Irsay, the Indianapolis Colts' general manager, fired Chris Polian and vice chairman Bill Polian on January 3, 2012. After the Colts finished with a 2–14 record, new general manager Ryan Grigson decided to fire head coach Jim Caldwell on January 17, 2012.
To start the regular season, head coach Chuck Pagano kept Bethea as the Colts' starting free safety, as well as solid safety Tom Zbikowski. In their 41–21 loss, he was active in the Chicago Bears' season-opener and recorded a season-high nine solo tackles and two pass deflections. During a 27–10 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 10, he collected seven solo tackles and made his first career solo sack on November 8, 2012. Blaine Gabbert was suspended after a one-yard loss in the fourth quarter, according to the quarterback. In the Colts' 29–17 loss to the Houston Texans on December 16, 2012, Bethea made five solo tackles and fired quarterback Matt Schaub. He had 100 combined tackles (75 solo), seven passes defensed, and a career-high two sacks in 16 games and 16 starts during the 2012 season.
Bethea was selected as the de facto starter with high security in the training camp. Bethea is the defensive coordinator for the regular season, opposite free safety LaRon Landry. Bethea got off to a winning streak against the Oakland Colts, who had 11 total tackles (six solo), a pass deflection, and intercepted Terrelle Pryor's pass in their 21–17 victory. This was his first interception since 2010. During a 42-28 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on December 8, 2013, Bethea recorded a career-high 17 combined tackles (ten solo) on December 8, 2013. Bethea played for 105 total tackles (80 solo), six pass deflections, an intercept, and an interception, as well as a dismissal in 16 games and 16 starts during his last season with the Indianapolis Colts.
Bethea joined several franchises, including the Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, and Kansas City Chiefs, making her an unrestricted free agent in 2014.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to Bethea's four-year, $21 million deal with a signing bonus of $5.25 million.
Bethea's 2014 season as head coach Jim Harbaugh, as well as free safety Eric Reid. In the Dallas Cowboys' season-opener, he started as a quarterback with six solo tackles and a pass deflection. During a 27–24 overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints, Bethea had a season-high eight combined tackles, broke up a pass, and intercepted Drew Brees' pass. During a 38-35 overtime loss to the San Diego Chargers on December 20, 2014, Bethea recorded a season-high tying eight combined tackles, two pass deflections, and returned an interception by Philip Rivers for a 49-yard touchdown. His touchdown came in the second quarter and was his first score of his career. Bethea was chosen to be an alternate for the 2015 Pro Bowl on December 24, 2014, according to the team. The San Francisco 49ers and head coach Jim Harbaugh had agreed to mutually part ways following the 2014 season. He played in 86 total tackles (72 solo), ten pass deflections, four interceptions, a forced fumble, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts in San Francisco's first season.
Bethea was selected to replace Kam Chancellor in the 2015 Pro Bowl on January 19, 2015. Chancellor Michael Coveney was unable to play due to his appearance in the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl.
Bethea and Eric Reid were scheduled as the starting safeties by defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was confirmed in training camp. Jim Tomsula, the San Francisco 49ers' new head coach, has officially named Bethea and Reid the starters for the regular season. During a 30–27 loss to the New York Giants in Week 5, Bethea recorded a season-high ten combined tackles (six solo) and a pass deflection. Bethea made five combined tackles before losing 20-3 to the Seattle Seahawks in the third quarter due to a broken leg. The San Francisco 49ers placed him on injured reserve with a torn pectoral muscle the following day. Bethea recorded a total of 44 tackles (32 solo), two passes defensed, and an interception in seven games and seven starts in the 2015 season.
After finishing 2015 with a 5–11 record, the San Francisco 49ers fired head coach Jim Tomsula on January 4, 2016. For the 2016 season, the Philadelphia Eagles' head coach Chip Kelly was hired as their head coach. This will be Bethea's fourth different coach in the last four seasons. To begin the regular season, head coach Chip Kelly retained Bethea and Eric Reid as the starting safety tandem. In a 45-27 loss at the Carolina Panthers on September 18, 2016, Bethea recorded nine combined tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by quarterback Cam Newton. During a 24–17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, he had season-high 12 combined tackles (11 solo) and broke up a pass. Bethea played in all 16 games in 2016, totaling 110 total tackles (96 solo), three passes defensed, one forced fumble, and one intercepted fumble. Bethea was given a 72.5 rating and ranked 66th out of 88 qualifying safeties in 2016.
After the team finished with a 2-14 record, the 49ers reported head coach Chip Kelly's dismissal on January 1, 2017. The 49ers accepted Bethea's request on March 7, 2017.
The Arizona Cardinals agreed to Bethea's three-year, $2.75 million deal, which includes a money guarantee and a signing bonus of $2 million.
Bethea was the starting point of a healthy defense against Tyvon Branch in preparation camp. Bruce Arians named him as the back-up free safety for Tyvon Branch, which started the regular season.
During a 38–33 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 15, 2017, Bethea recorded five combined tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by quarterback Jameis Winston. The interception was his third game with a pick. In the Cardinals' 33–0 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 7, he had a season-high 11 combined tackles (ten solo) and a pass deflection. After Tyvon Branch was placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season, he was surpassed on the depth chart by rookie first round pick Budda Baker. For the remainder of the season, Bethea remained the back-up strong safety behind Baker. In a 23–0 victory over the New York Giants in Week 16, Bethea made three solo tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted two pass attempts by Eli Manning on December 24, 2017. After breaking his pectoral muscle in Week 16, the Arizona Cardinals put Bethea on injured reserve on December 26, 2017. He finished the 2017 season with 57 combined tackles (47 solo), nine pass deflections, a career-high five interceptions, and a suspension in 15 games and six starts. Bethea was given an overall rating of 86.7, the 13th highest rating among all qualifying safeties in 2017.
Bruce Arians, the Cardinals' head coach, resigned as head coach on January 2, 2018. Steve Wilks, the Arizona Cardinals' sixth head coach in as many seasons, was hired as Bethea's sixth head coach. He was the Cardinals' first free safety rookie, and he was playing in all 16 games. He finished the season with a team-leading 120 tackles, four pass deflections, and a career-high three sacks.
The Cardinals released Bethea on March 8, 2019.
Bethea signed with the New York Giants on March 14, 2019. Bethea recovered the football after losing by 31-26 in week 8 against the Detroit Lions after a fumble on wide receiver Kenny Golladay. Bethea intercepted a pass from Dak Prescott on the first play of the game and recovered a fumble fumble by teammate Jabrill Peppers on Randall Cobb in week 9 on Monday night.
The Giants informed Bethea on March 18, 2020, that they did not exercise their contract option, making him a free agent. After playing for 14 seasons in the NFL, Bethea announced his retirement on January 7, 2021.