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'{{current sports transaction|sport=American football|Hhhbbbbntrans=signing}} {{e mdy dates|date=January 2019}} {{Infobox NFL player |name=Antoine Bethea |image=Antoine Bethea 2010-12-18.JPG |image_size=250 |alt= |caption=Bethea in 2010 |current_team= New York Giants |number= |position=[[Safety (American and Canadian football position)|Safety]] |birth_date={{Birth date and age|1984|7|27|mf=y}} |birth_place=[[Savannah, Georgia]], U.S. |death_date= |death_place= |height_ft =5 |height_in =11 |weight_lbs =206 |high_school=[[Denbigh High School (Newport News, Virginia)|Newport News (VA) Denbigh]] |college=[[Howard Bison football|Howard]] |draftyear=2006 |draftround=6 |draftpick=207 |pastteams= * [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2006}}–{{NFL Year|2013}}) * [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2016}}) * [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2017}}–{{NFL Year|2018}}) * [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2019}}–present) |status= |highlights= * [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XLI|XLI]]) * 3× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2008 Pro Bowl|2007]], [[2010 Pro Bowl|2009]], [[2015 Pro Bowl|2014]]) |statweek= |statseason=2018 |statlabel1=[[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]] |statvalue1=1,223 |statlabel2=[[Quarterback sack|Sack]]s |statvalue2=9.5 |statlabel3=[[Interception]]s |statvalue3=24 |statlabel4=[[Fumble|Forced fumbles]] |statvalue4=9 |statlabel5=[[Pass deflections]] |statvalue5=74 |statlabel6=[[Touchdown|Defensive touchdowns]] |statvalue6=1 |nfl=BET074391 }} '''Antoine Akeem Bethea'''<ref>{{cite web | title=ESPN Profile | work= ESPN.com | url=http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/playerinfo?playerId=9793 |accessdate=}}</ref> ({{IPAc-en|b|ə|ˈ|θ|eɪ}}; born July 27, 1984) is an [[American football]] [[safety (American and Canadian football position)|safety]] who is currently a free agent. He played [[college football]] for [[Howard Bison football|Howard]] and was drafted by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in the sixth round of the [[2006 NFL Draft]]. Bethea has also played for the [[San Francisco 49ers]] and [[Arizona Cardinals]]. He has been selected for the [[Pro Bowl]] three times and won [[Super Bowl XLI]] as a member of the Colts, beating the [[Chicago Bears]]. ==College career== Bethea attended [[Howard University]], where he majored in administration of justice, and played for the [[Howard Bison football]] team. He started 31 of 37 games at safety. His freshman year, he saw action in five games as a backup in the secondary collecting 13 total tackles. He would have a career-best 109 total tackles his sophomore year while seeing action as a starter in 10 of 11 games that year. That year, he had three games where he tallied 13 tackles and another game against [[Bethune-Cookman]] where he made 14 tackles. He ended that year also adding one sack, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, six pass deflections and a blocked kick. He would record three interceptions his junior year, along with two sacks, four forced fumbles and eight pass deflections in 11 starts. Ending the year with 99 total tackles and two sacks, Bethea would earn All-Mid-Eastern Conference honors and selection to the American Urban Radio Network Sheridan Broadcasting Network Black College All-American Team joining the likes of NFL greats such as former [[Tennessee Titans|Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans]] quarterback and NFL MVP [[Steve McNair]] and NFL tight end, [[Shannon Sharpe]]. He would earn these honors three years in a row. Bethea would continue his success in his senior season, collecting 88 tackles, six passes defensed and a career-high four interceptions in 10 games. This would mark the third straight year he would lead his team in tackles. His senior season performance would earn him 1st-Team All-America honors from the NFL Draft Report. As a three-year starter at Howard, Bethea made 309 stops that included 187 solo tackles and twelve for a loss, seven forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 18 passes defensed and seven interceptions. He also returned two recoveries for a touchdown: one coming on a blocked kick and the other on a fumble recovery, both returned 26 yards.<ref name="colts.com">[http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=bio&player_id=385 Colts.com] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081028152217/http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=bio&player_id=385 |date=October 28, 2008 }}</ref> ==Professional career== Bethea was projected to be a third or fourth round pick by the majority of NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the sixth best free safety prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com and was ranked the 17th best safety in the draft by [[ESPN|ESPN Scouts Inc.]]<ref>{{cite web| title=Antoine Bethea, DS #6 FS, Howard| url=http://draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=55512&draftyear=2006&genpos=| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=draftscout.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=ESKN Draft Card: Antoine Bethea (Howard)| url=http://espn.com/nfl/draftcard?playerId=9802&src=desktop| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=ESPN.com}}</ref> {{NFL predraft | height ft = 5 | height in = 11 | weight = 196 | dash = 4.39 | ten split = 1.53 | twenty split = 2.57 | shuttle = 4.13 | cone drill = 6.99 | vertical = 36.5 | broad ft = 10 | broad in = 7 | bench = 19 | wonderlic = | arm span = {{fraction|30|3|5}} | hand span = {{fraction|9|1|8}} | note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{cite web| title=NFL Combine Results: Antoine Bethea| url=http://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?f=Antoine&l=Bethea&i=7318| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=nflcombineresults.com}}</ref> }} ===Indianapolis Colts=== The [[Indianapolis Colts]] selected Bethea in the sixth round (207th overall) of the [[2006 NFL Draft]]. Bethea was the 21st safety drafted in 2006.<ref>{{cite web| title=Bill Polian's best Colts moves, number 8: Drafting Antoine Bethea| url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/8/5/9099083/bill-polians-best-colts-moves-number-8-drafting-antoine-bethea| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=stampedeblue.com| author=Wilson, Josh| date=August 5, 2015}}</ref> ====2006==== On July 30, 2006, the Indianapolis Colts signed Bethea to a four-year, [[United States dollar|$]]1.67 million contract that includes a [[signing bonus]] of $79,420.<ref name="rotoworld.com">[http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=3998 RotoWorld.com] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081207182342/http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=3998 |date=December 7, 2008 }}</ref><ref name="spotrac">{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Antoine Bethea contract| url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/arizona-cardinals/antoine-bethea-5002/| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=spotrac.com}}</ref> Throughout training camp, Bethea competed to be the starting free safety against [[Mike Doss]] and [[Matt Giordano]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Bethea continues to work with first-team| url=https://247sports.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/Article/Bethea-Continues-to-Work-With-First-Team-104351704| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=247sports.com| author=Thompson, Ed| date=September 8, 2006}}</ref> Head coach [[Tony Dungy]] named Bethea the starting free safety to begin the regular season, alongside strong safety [[Bob Sanders]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Impressed with Antoine Bethea| url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2006/9/29/1539/42800| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=stampedeblue.com| author=Wells, Brad| date=September 29, 2006}}</ref> He made his professional regular season debut and first career start in the [[2006 Indianapolis Colts|Indianapolis Colts']] season-opener at the [[2006 New York Giants|New York Giants]] and recorded six combined tackles and a pass deflection in their 26–21 victory.<ref name="stats6"/> In Week 3, he collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (eight solo) and broke up a pass in the Colts' 21–14 win against the [[2006 Jacksonville Jaguars|Jacksonville Jaguars]].<ref name="stats6"/> On November 5, 2006, Bethea recorded nine combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by [[Tom Brady]] during a 27–20 victory at the [[2006 New England Patriots|New England Patriots]] in Week 9.<ref>{{cite web| title=NFL Game Center: Week 9-2006: Indianapolis Colts @ New England Patriots| url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20061105_IND@NE| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> He was inactive during the Colts' Week 13 loss at the [[2006 Tennessee Titans|Tennessee Titans]] due to an injury. The following week, he aggravated his shoulder injury and subsequently missed the Colts' Week 15 victory against the [[2006 Cincinnati Bengals|Cincinnati Bengals]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Shoulder and knee injuries sideline Sanders and Bethea| url=http://www.espn.com.au/nfl/news/story?id=2701724| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=ESPN.com| date=December 18, 2006}}</ref> The Indianapolis Colts' safeties sustained numerous injuries throughout the regular season, including strong safety Bob Sanders, who sustained a knee injury and was limited to four games.<ref>{{cite web| title=Knee injury keeps Colts Sanders doubtful for Cowboys game| url=https://www.wthr.com/article/knee-injury-keeps-colts-sanders-doubtful-for-cowboys-game| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=wthr.com| date=November 17, 2006}}</ref> Veteran Mike Doss tore his ACL in Week 7 and missed the last nine games after being placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web| title=Knee injury knocks Colts safety Doss out for season| url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2636352| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=ESPN.com| date=October 23, 2006}}</ref> Bethea started the first ten games and began developing a reputation for delivering big hits over the middle. His performance placed him in line as a possible rookie of the year candidate.<ref>{{cite web| title=Cowboys Gunning for Two Straight Wins| url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180505065918/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2006/11/17/cowboys-gunning-two-straight-wins| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=Dallascowboys.com| date=November 17, 2006}}</ref> He finished his rookie season with 90 combined tackles (66 solo), four pass deflections, and an interception in 14 games and 14 starts.<ref name="career">{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Antoine Bethea (career)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/antoinebethea/2495807/careerstats| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> The Indianapolis Colts finished first in the [[AFC South]] with a 12–4 record. On January 6, 2007, Bethea started in his first career playoff game and recorded three solo tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by quarterback [[Trent Green]] in the Colts' 23–8 victory against the [[2006 Kansas City Chiefs|Kansas City Chiefs]] in the AFC Wildcard Game.<ref name="stats6"/> The following week, he collected six combined tackles, broke up a pass, and intercepted a pass attempt by [[Steve McNair]] during a 15–6 win at the [[2006 Baltimore Ravens|Baltimore Ravens]] in the AFC Divisional Round.<ref name="stats6"/> The Indianapolis Colts went on to defeat the [[2006 New England Patriots|New England Patriots]] 38–34 in the AFC Championship to reach [[Super Bowl XLI]].<ref name="stats6"/> On February 4, 2007, Bethea started in Super Bowl XLI and made four combined tackles as they defeated the [[2006 Chicago Bears|Chicago Bears]] 29–17.<ref name="stats6">{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Antoine Bethea (2006)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/antoinebethea/2495807/gamelogs?season=2006| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> ====2007==== Bethea entered training camp slated as the starting free safety. Defensive coordinator [[Ron Meeks]] retained Bethea and Bob Sanders as the starting safeties to begin the regular season.<ref>{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: Indianapolis Colts Depth Chart: 09/02/2007| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/17/IND| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> On September 30, 2007, Bethea collected seven solo tackles during a 38–20 victory against the [[2007 Denver Broncos|Denver Broncos]] in Week 4. The following week, he collected a season-high seven combined tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception in the Colts' 33–14 victory against the [[2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in Week 5. In Week 8, Bethea made a season-high three pass deflections, five combined tackles, and an interception during a 31–7 victory against the [[2007 Carolina Panthers|Carolina Panthers]]. Bethea missed the last three games of the regular season due to a knee injury (Weeks 15-17).<ref>{{cite web| title=Draft Sharks: Antoine Bethea| url=http://www.draftsharks.com/fantasy-stats/antoine-bethea/682| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=draftsharks.com}}</ref> He finished his second season with 65 combined tackles (43 solo), eight pass deflections, and four interceptions in 13 games and 13 starts.<ref name="career"/> The [[2007 Indianapolis Colts|Indianapolis Colts]] finished atop their division with a 12–4 record. On January 13, 2008, Bethea started in the AFC Divisional Round and recorded seven combined tackles during a 28–24 loss to the [[2007 San Diego Chargers|San Diego Chargers]].<ref name="stats7">{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Antoine Bethea (2007)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/antoinebethea/2495807/gamelogs?season=2007| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> On January 28, 2008, it was reported that Bethea would be playing in the [[2008 Pro Bowl]]. He was originally chosen as a second alternate and was needed after injuries to safeties [[Troy Polamalu]] and Bob Sanders.<ref>{{cite web| title=Bethea to go to Pro Bowl| url=https://horseshoeheroes.com/2008/01/28/bethea-to-go-to-pro-bowl/| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=horseshoeheroes.com| date=January 28, 2008}}</ref> ====2008==== Bethea and Sanders remained the starting safeties to begin the regular season.<ref>{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: Indianapolis Colts Depth Chart: 11/01/2008| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/30/IND| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> On November 2, 2008, Bethea recorded a season-high ten solo tackles during an 18–15 victory against the [[2008 New England Patriots|New England Patriots]] in Week 9.<ref name="stats8">{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Antoine Bethea (2008)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/antoinebethea/2495807/gamelogs?season=2008| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> The following week, he collected a season-high 11 combined tackles (six solo) in the Colts' 24–20 win at the [[2008 Pittsburgh Steelers|Pittsburgh Steelers]] in Week 10. He finished the season with 101 combined tackles (74 solo), four pass deflections, and two interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career"/> ====2009==== On January 12, 2009, head coach [[Tony Dungy]] retired ending Bethea's three-year tenure under him. Assistant head coach [[Jim Caldwell (American football)|Jim Caldwell]] retained Bethea as the starting strong safety, along with free safety Bob Sanders.<ref>{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: Indianapolis Colts Depth Chart: 09/06/2009| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/40/IND| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> On September 21, 2009, Bethea collected a season-high eight solo tackles, a pass deflection, and an intercepted a pass by [[Tarvaris Jackson]] during a 27–23 victory at the [[2009 Miami Dolphins|Miami Dolphins]] in Week 2.<ref name="stats9"/> In Week 7, he tied his season-high of eight solo tackles as the Colts' routed the [[2009 St. Louis Rams|St. Louis Rams]] 42–6.<ref name="stats9"/> On November 8, 2009, Bethea collected a season-high nine combined tackles (four solo) during a 20–17 win against the [[2009 Houston Texans|Houston Texans]] in Week 9.<ref name="stats9"/> He finished the {{NFL Year|2009}} season with 95 combined tackles (70 solo), five pass deflections, and four interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career"/> On December 29, 2009, it was announced that Bethea was voted to the [[2010 Pro Bowl]], marking the second selection of his career.<ref>{{cite web| title=2010 Pro Bowl Roster| url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2009/12/29/1224594/2010-pro-bowl-roster| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=patspulpit.com| date=December 29, 2009}}</ref> The [[2009 Indianapolis Colts|Indianapolis Colts]] finished first in the AFC South with a 14-2 record, clinching a first round bye and home-field advantage. On January 16, 2010, Bethea recorded three combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by [[Joe Flacco]] during a 20–3 victory against the [[2009 Baltimore Ravens|Baltimore Ravens]] in the AFC Divisional Round.<ref name="stats9"/> The Colts went on to defeat the [[2008 New York Jets|New York Jets]] 30–17 in the AFC Championship to reach [[Super Bowl XLIV]].<ref name="stats9"/> On February 7, 2010, Bethea started in Super Bowl XLIV and made four solo tackles during a 31–17 loss to the [[2009 New Orleans Saints|New Orleans Saints]].<ref name="stats9">{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Antoine Bethea (2009)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/antoinebethea/2495807/gamelogs?season=2009| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> ====2010==== On March 3, 2010, the Indianapolis Colts placed a first round, $2.51 million tender on Bethea.<ref>{{cite web| title=Colts place first round tender on Antoine Bethea| url=https://www.profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/03/colts-place-first-round-tender-on-antoine-bethea/| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com}}</ref> He held out of organized team activities and declined to sign their restricted free agent tender. On July 11, 2010, the Indianapolis Colts signed Bethea to a four-year, $27 million contract that includes an $8 million signing bonus.<ref name="spotrac"/><ref name="overthecap">{{cite web| title=Overthecap.com: Antoine Bethea contract| url=https://overthecap.com/player/antoine-bethea/540| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=overthecap.com}}</ref> Defensive coordinator [[Larry Coyer]] retained Bethea and Sanders the starting safety duo to begin the 2010 regular season.<ref>{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: Indianapolis Colts Depth Chart: 09/05/2010| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/111/IND| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> Bethea started in the [[2010 Indianapolis Colts|Indianapolis Colts]] season-opener at the [[2010 Houston Texans|Houston Texans]] and collected a 13 combined tackles (eight solo) and a pass deflection in their 34–24 loss.<ref name="stats10"/> On November 28, 2010, Bethea made six combined tackles and was credited with half a sack on [[Philip Rivers]] in the Colts' 36–14 loss to the [[2010 San Diego Chargers|San Diego Chargers]] in Week 12.<ref name="stats10"/> The following week, he recorded a season-high 15 combined tackles (11 solo) during a 38–35 loss to the [[2010 Dallas Cowboys|Dallas Cowboys]] in Week 13.<ref name="stats10">{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Antoine Bethea (2010)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/antoinebethea/2495807/gamelogs?season=2010| accessdate=May 4, 2018| website=nfl.com}}</ref> He finished with 107 combined tackles (77 solo), five pass deflections, an interception, a forced fumble, and half a sack in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career"/> ====2011==== Head coach Jim Caldwell named Bethea the starting free safety to begin the regular season, along with strong safety [[Melvin Bullitt]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: Indianapolis Colts Depth Chart: 09/04/2011| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/123/IND| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> In Week 5, Bethea collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (six solo) in the Colts' 28–24 loss to the [[2011 Kansas City Chiefs|Kansas City Chiefs]]. On November 6, 2011, Bethea recorded a season-high eight solo tackles and assisted on three more tackles during their 31–7 loss to the [[2011 Atlanta Falcons|Atlanta Falcons]] in Week 9.<ref>{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Antoine Bethea (2011)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/antoinebethea/2495807/gamelogs?season=2011| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> He finished the {{NFL Year|2011}} season with a career-high 139 combined tackles (80 solo), seven pass deflections, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career"/> ====2012==== On January 3, 2012, Indianapolis Colts' owner [[Jim Irsay]] fired general manager [[Chris Polian]] and vice chairman [[Bill Polian]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Peyton Manning: Firing 'very tough'| url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7414912/indianapolis-colts-fire-bill-polian-chris-polian-peyton-manning-stunned-decision| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=ESPN.com| date=January 3, 2012}}</ref> On January 17, 2012, new general manager [[Ryan Grigson]] decided to fire head coach Jim Caldwell after the Colts finished with a 2–14 record.<ref>{{cite web| title=Colts fire coach Jim Caldwell after 3 seasons| url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82615b27/article/colts-fire-coach-jim-caldwell-after-3-seasons| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=NFL.com| author=Marot, Michael}}</ref> Head coach [[Chuck Pagano]] retained Bethea as the Colts' starting free safety to begin the regular season, along with strong safety [[Tom Zbikowski]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: Indianapolis Colts Depth Chart: 10/01/2012| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/136/IND| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> He started in the [[2012 Indianapolis Colts|Indianapolis Colts']] season-opener at the [[2012 Chicago Bears|Chicago Bears]] and recorded a season-high nine solo tackles and two pass deflections in their 41–21 loss. On November 8, 2012, he collected seven solo tackles and made his first career solo sack during a 27–10 victory at the [[2012 Jacksonville Jaguars|Jacksonville Jaguars]] in Week 10. He sacked quarterback [[Blaine Gabbert]] for a one-yard loss in the fourth quarter.<ref>{{cite web| title=NFL Game Center: Week 10-2012: Indianapolis Colts @ Jacksonville Jaguars| url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012110800/2012/REG10/colts@jaguars| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> On December 16, 2012, Bethea made five solo tackles and sacked quarterback [[Matt Schaub]] in the Colts' 29–17 loss at the [[2012 Houston Texans|Houston Texans]] in Week 15.<ref>{{cite web| title=NFL Game Center: Week 15-2012: Indianapolis Colts @ Houston Texans| url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012121607/2012/REG15/colts@texans| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> He finished the {{NFL Year|2012}} season with 100 combined tackles (75 solo), seven passes defensed, and a career-high two sacks in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career"/> ====2013==== Bethea entered training camp slated as the ''de facto'' starter at strong safety. Defensive coordinator [[Greg Manusky]] officially named Bethea the starting strong safety to start the regular season, opposite free safety [[LaRon Landry]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: Indianapolis Colts Depth Chart: 09/05/2013| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/150/IND| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> Bethea started in the [[2013 Indianapolis Colts|Indianapolis Colts']] season-opener against the [[2013 Oakland Raiders|Oakland Raiders]] and recorded 11 combined tackles (six solo), a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by [[Terrelle Pryor]] in their 21–17 victory.<ref>{{cite web| title=NFL Game Center: Week 1-2013: Oakland Raiders @ Indianapolis Colts| url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013090805/2013/REG1/raiders@colts| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> This marked his first interception since 2010. On December 8, 2013, Bethea collected a career-high 17 combined tackles (ten solo) during a 42–28 loss at the [[2013 Cincinnati Bengals|Cincinnati Bengals]] in Week 14. Bethea finished his last season with the Indianapolis Colts with a total of 110 combined tackles (80 solo), six pass deflections, an interception, and a sack in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career"/> ====2014==== Bethea became an unrestricted free agent in 2014 and drew interest from multiple teams, including the [[Detroit Lions]], San Francisco 49ers, [[Philadelphia Eagles]], [[Green Bay Packers]], and Kansas City Chiefs.<ref>{{cite web| title=Kansas City Chiefs Contacted Antoine Bethea Before He Signed With San Francisco| url=https://www.arrowheadaddict.com/2014/03/13/kansas-city-chiefs-contacted-antoine-bethea-signed-san-francisco/| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=arrowheadaddict.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=NFL Free Agency Rumors: Eagles Have Interest in Antoine Bethea, None in T.J. Ward| url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/platform/2014/3/10/5491100/nfl-free-agency-rumors-eagles-have-interest-in-antoine-bethea-none-in| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=bleedinggreennation.com| author=Gowton, Brandon Lee| date=March 10, 2014}}</ref> ===San Francisco 49ers=== On March 12, 2014, the [[San Francisco 49ers]] signed Bethea to a four-year, $21 million contract with $15.02 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $5.25 million.<ref name="spotrac"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Antoine Bethea to join 49ers|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10590764/antoine-bethea-san-francisco-49ers-reach-4-year-23-million-deal?ex_cid=espnapi_public|website=ESPN.com|date=March 12, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=A Closer Look at Antoine Bethea’s Contract with 49ers| url=https://www.ninernoise.com/2014/03/12/closer-look-antoine-betheas-contract-49ers/| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=ninersnoise.com| author=Totten, Douglas}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=Antoine Bethea contract details: Signing bonus, salaries emerge| url=https://www.ninersnation.com/platform/2014/3/12/5502536/antoine-bethea-contract-details-signing-bonus-salary-emerge| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=ninersnation.com| author=Fucillo, David| date=March 12, 2014}}</ref><ref name="overthecap"/> Head coach [[Jim Harbaugh]] named Bethea the starting strong safety to start the season, alongside free safety [[Eric Reid (American football)|Eric Reid]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: San Francisco 49ers Depth Chart: 10/01/2014| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/164/SF| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> He started in the [[2014 San Francisco 49ers|San Francisco 49ers']] season-opener at the [[2014 Dallas Cowboys|Dallas Cowboys]] and recorded six solo tackles and a pass deflection in their 28–17 victory. In Week 10, Bethea collected a season-high eight combined tackles, broke up a pass, and intercepted a pass by [[Drew Brees]] during a 27–24 overtime victory at the [[2014 New Orleans Saints|New Orleans Saints]].<ref>{{cite web| title=NFL Game Center: Week 10-2014: San Francisco 49ers @ New Orleans Saints| url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014110904/2014/REG10/49ers@saints| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> 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 during a 38–35 overtime loss to the [[2014 San Diego Chargers|San Diego Chargers]] in Week 16. His touchdown occurred in the second quarter and marked the first score of his career.<ref>{{cite web| title=NFL Game Center: Week 16-2014: San Diego Chargers @ San Francisco 49ers| url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014122001/2014/REG16/chargers@49ers| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=NFL.com}}</ref> On December 24, 2014, it was announced that Bethea was selected to be an alternate for the [[2015 Pro Bowl]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Two 49ers Selected to 2015 Pro Bowl |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/Bolt/Two-49ers-Selected-to-2015-Pro-Bowl-34109513 |accessdate=May 30, 2018 |website=247Sports.com |author=Adams, Kip |date=December 24, 2014}}</ref> On December 28, 2014, it was announced that the San Francisco 49ers and head coach Jim Harbaugh decided to mutually part ways after the [[2014 NFL season|2014 season]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Jim Harbaugh, San Francisco 49ers mutually part ways |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000450865/article/jim-harbaugh-san-francisco-49ers-mutually-part-ways |accessdate=May 30, 2018 |website=NFL.com |author=Rosenthal, Greg |date=December 28, 2014}}</ref> He finished his first season in San Francisco with 86 combined tackles (72 solo), ten pass deflections, four interceptions, a forced fumble, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career"/> On January 19, 2015, Bethea was selected to replace [[Kam Chancellor]] in the 2015 Pro Bowl. Chancellor was unable to play due to this participation in the Super Bowl with the [[2014 Seattle Seahawks|Seattle Seahawks]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Pro Bowl rosters: Antoine Bethea to replace Kam Chancellor, Mike Iupati not going |url=https://www.ninersnation.com/platform/2015/1/19/7854897/nfl-pro-bowl-rosters-antoine-bethea-mike-iupati-49ers |accessdate=May 30, 2018 |website=ninersnation.com |author=Fucillo, David |date=January 19, 2015}}</ref> ====2015==== Bethea and Eric Reid entered training camp slated as the starting safeties by defensive coordinator [[Vic Fangio]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: San Francisco 49ers Depth Chart: 10/01/2015| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/176/SF| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> The San Francisco 49ers' new head coach [[Jim Tomsula]] officially named Bethea and Reid the starters entering the regular season. In Week 5, Bethea collected a season-high ten combined tackles (six solo) and a pass deflection during a 30–27 loss at the [[2015 New York Giants|New York Giants]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Antoine Bethea (2015) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/antoinebethea/2495807/gamelogs?season=2015 |accessdate=May 30, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On October 22, 2015, Bethea made five combined tackles before exiting a 20-3 loss to the [[2015 Seattle Seahawks|Seattle Seahawks]] in the third quarter with an injury. The following day, the San Francisco 49ers placed him on injured reserve with a torn pectoral muscle.<ref>{{cite web |title=Niners place Pro Bowl safety Antoine Bethea on I.R. |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000563936/article/niners-place-pro-bowl-safety-antoine-bethea-on-ir |accessdate=May 30, 2018 |website=NFL.com |author=Wesseling, Chris |date=October 23, 2015}}</ref> Bethea finished the [[2015 NFL season|2015 season]] with a total of 44 combined tackles (32 solo), two passes defensed, and an interception in seven games and seven starts.<ref name="career"/> ====2016==== On January 4, 2016, the San Francisco 49ers fired head coach Jim Tomsula after they finished 2015 with a 5–11 record.<ref>{{cite web |title=49ers dismiss Jim Tomsula after 5-11 season--his first | url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/14498497/san-francisco-49ers-fire-jim-tomsula-first-season-coach |accessdate=May 30, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |date=January 4, 2016}}</ref> The San Francisco 49ers hired former Philadelphia Eagles' head coach [[Chip Kelly]] as their head coach for the 2016 season. This became Bethea's fourth different coach in the last four seasons. Head coach Chip Kelly retained Bethea and [[Eric Reid (American football)|Eric Reid]] as the starting safety tandem to start the regular season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: San Francisco 49ers: 09/01/2016 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/187/SF |accessdate=May 30, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> On September 18, 2016, Bethea recorded nine combined tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by quarterback [[Cam Newton]] in a 45–27 loss at the [[2016 Carolina Panthers|Carolina Panthers]] in Week 2. In Week 4, he collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (11 solo) and broke up a pass during a 24–17 loss to the [[2016 Baltimore Ravens|Baltimore Ravens]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Antoine Bethea (2016) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/antoinebethea/2495807/gamelogs?season=2016 |accessdate=May 30, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Bethea started all 16 games in 2016 recording 110 combined tackles (96 solo), three passes defensed, one forced fumble, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career"/> Pro Football Focus gave Bethea an overall grade of 72.5 and ranked 66th among the 88 qualifying safeties in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=MSN: Antoine Bethea |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/antoine-bethea/player/sp-id-10301000000221518 |accessdate=May 30, 2018 |website=msn.com}}</ref> ====2017==== On January 1, 2017, the San Francisco 49ers announced the firing of head coach Chip Kelly after the team finished with a 2-14 record.<ref>{{cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers: From Premier NFL Team to League Worst |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/sports/san-francisco-49ers-fire-chip-kelly-w458733 |accessdate=May 30, 2018 |website=rollingstone.com |author=Moore, Evan |date=January 3, 2017}}</ref> On March 7, 2017, the San Francisco 49ers released Bethea, granting his request to be released.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Release S Antoine Bethea|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170318091635/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Release-S-Antoine-Bethea/d8bfbd74-9e63-4833-ae1a-c12287d6c115?sf60816879=1|author=Fann, Joe|website=49ers.com|date=March 7, 2017}}</ref> ===Arizona Cardinals=== On March 9, 2017, the [[Arizona Cardinals]] signed Bethea to a three-year, [[United States dollar|$]]12.75 million [[contract]] that includes $4 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $2 million.<ref name="spotrac"/><ref>{{cite web|title=After Jefferson, Cardinals Sign Antoine Bethea|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214043259/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/After-Jefferson-Cardinals-Sign-Antoine-Bethea/ed86c805-2dbe-421d-a583-46382e4e261f|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=March 9, 2017}}</ref> Throughout training camp, Bethea competed against [[Tyvon Branch]] to be the starting strong safety.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tyvon Branch still in position to be starter for Cardinals |url=https://cardswire.usatoday.com/2017/06/13/tyvon-branch-still-in-position-to-be-starter-for-cardinals/ |accessdate=May 30, 2018 |website=cardswire.usatoday.com |author=Root, Jess |date=June 13, 2017}}</ref> Head coach [[Bruce Arians]] named him the backup free safety behind Tyvon Branch to start the regular season.<ref>{{cite web |title=2017 Arizona Cardinals Depth Chart for Week one |url=https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2017/9/6/16257660/arizona-cardinals-2017-depth-chart-week-one |accessdate=May 30, 2018 |website=revengeofthebirds.com |date=September 6, 2017}}</ref> On October 15, 2017, Bethea recorded five combined tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by quarterback [[Jameis Winston]] during a 38–33 victory against the [[2017 Tampa Bay Buccaneers|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in Week 6.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 6-2017: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Arizona Cardinals |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2017101507/2017/REG6/buccaneers@cardinals |accessdate=May 30, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> The interception marked his third consecutive game with a pick. The following week, he collected a season-high 11 combined tackles (ten solo) and a pass deflection in the Cardinals' 33–0 loss at the [[2017 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]] in Week 7.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Antoine Bethea (2017) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/antoinebethea/2495807/gamelogs?season=2017 |accessdate=May 30, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He was surpassed on the depth chart by rookie first round pick [[Budda Baker]] after Tyvon Branch was placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season. Bethea remained the backup strong safety behind Baker for the remainder of the season. On December 24, 2017, Bethea made three solo tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted two pass attempts by [[Eli Manning]] in a 23–0 win against the [[2017 New York Giants|New York Giants]] in Week 16.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 16-2017: New York Giants @ Arizona Cardinals |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2017122410/2017/REG16/giants@cardinals |accessdate=May 30, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On December 26, 2017, the Arizona Cardinals placed Bethea on injured reserve after he tore his pectoral a muscle in Week 16.<ref>{{cite web|title=Antoine Bethea Done For The Season|url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Antoine-Bethea-Done-For-The-Season/3c25efa2-9f2a-4fc8-8a72-4070d9128ed4|author=Odegard, Kyle|website=AZCardinals.com|date=December 26, 2017}}</ref> He completed the [[2017 NFL season|2017 season]] with 57 combined tackles (47 solo), nine pass deflections, a career-high five interceptions, and a sack in 15 games and six starts.<ref name="career"/> [[Pro Football Focus]] gave Bethea an overall grade of 86.7, which was the 13th highest grade among all qualifying safeties in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pro Football Focus: Antoine Bethea |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/antoine-bethea/3152 |accessdate=May 30, 2018 |website=profootballfocus.com}}</ref> ====2018==== On January 2, 2018, head coach Bruce Arians announced his retirement and resigned as head coach of the Cardinals.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bruce Arians emotional in announcing retirement from coaching, cites family |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21933346/arizona-cardinals-bruce-arians-announces-retirement-coaching |accessdate=May 30, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |date=January 2, 2018}}</ref> The Arizona Cardinals hired [[Steve Wilks]] who became Bethea's sixth head coach in as many seasons. He was named the Cardinals starting free safety, starting in all 16 games. He finished the season with a team-leading 120 tackles, four pass deflections, and a career-high three sacks. On March 8, 2019, Bethea was released by the Cardinals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cardinals Release Antoine Bethea, Mike Glennon|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-release-antoine-bethea-mike-glennon|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=March 8, 2019}}</ref> ==Personal life== On June 28, 2014, Bethea married his longtime college girlfriend, Samantha Romantini, at the [[Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center]] in [[Washington D.C.]]<ref>{{cite web| title=San Francisco 49er Antoine Bethea Married His College Sweetheart Samantha at the Ronald Reagan Building| url=https://www.washingtonian.com/2015/04/22/49er-antoine-bethea-married-his-college-sweetheart-samantha-at-the-ronald-reagan-building/| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=washingtonian.com| author=Cunningham, Caroline| date=April 22, 2015}}</ref> On July 5, 2013, Bethea's wife gave birth to a baby girl they named Siani.<ref>{{cite web| title=New Perspective to Bethea| url=http://www.newsandtribune.com/sports/local_sports/baby-brings-new-perspective-to-bethea/article_dd56264b-c235-54b8-91ab-382e1eee0196.html| accessdate=May 5, 2018| website=newsandtribune.com}}</ref> He attended [[Denbigh High School (Newport News, Virginia)|Denbigh High School]] in [[Newport News, Virginia]]<ref>Wood, Norm (May 5, 2012), [http://articles.dailypress.com/2012-05-05/sports/dp-spt-antoine-bethea-football-camp-0506-20120505_1_antoine-bethea-camp-counselors-second-annual-football-camp "Antoine Bethea returns to where it all started at Denbigh High"], ''[[Daily Press (Virginia)|Daily Press]]''</ref> where he was a three-year [[Letterman (sports)|letterman]] in [[high school football|football]] and also lettered in [[basketball]], where he earned all-area and All-conference honors in his senior year. In December 2013, Bethea posed for [[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals|PETA]]'s anti-fur campaign.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thesportsbank.net/the-bank/indianapolis-colts-antoine-bethea-732/|title=PHOTO: Indianapolis Colts S Antoine Bethea promotes PETA|first=Paul M.|last=Banks|website=thesportsbank.net|date=December 19, 2013|accessdate=July 19, 2018}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist|30em}} ==External links== {{Wikiquote}} * {{Official website}} * [http://www.azcardinals.com/team/roster/Antoine-Bethea/26e754a8-10fd-4385-a7f6-20cca20d98d9 Arizona Cardinals bio] * [http://www.49ers.com/team/roster/Antoine-Bethea/6a05f3cb-9529-420f-8edb-d4e7b6c65ff3 San Francisco 49ers bio] * [http://www.colts.com/team/roster/Antoine-Bethea/eab72e5d-0047-4304-9b55-5444adb28b38 Indianapolis Colts bio] {{Colts2006DraftPicks}} {{Super Bowl XLI}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Bethea, Antoine}} [[Category:1984 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Sportspeople from Savannah, Georgia]] [[Category:Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state)]] [[Category:African-American players of American football]] [[Category:American football safeties]] [[Category:Howard Bison football players]] [[Category:Indianapolis Colts players]] [[Category:San Francisco 49ers players]] [[Category:Arizona Cardinals players]] [[Category:American Conference Pro Bowl players]] [[Category:Unconferenced Pro Bowl players]] [[Category:Super Bowl champions]]'