Cologne Centurions (NFL Europe)
The Cologne Centurions were an American football team that played in NFL Europe. The Centurions began competing in the league in the 2004 season, having replaced the defunct Barcelona Dragons. They played their home games at RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne.
| Founded | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2007 |
| Based in | Cologne, Germany |
| Home field | RheinEnergieStadion |
| League | NFL Europe |
| Colors | Red, Black, White, Silver |
The Centurions' first-ever game was against local rival Rhein Fire. Cologne lost 25–26. The Centurions' inaugural season finished with a 4–6 record.
On 21 February 2006, the Centurions named David Duggan as their new head coach. He replaced Darryl Sims, who was on the verge of his first season in the position but instead was pursuing an opportunity in the NFL. Peter Vaas, a two-time World Bowl-winning coach with the Berlin Thunder, had occupied the job in the team's first two seasons. The Centurions were the only NFL Europe team that never won a World Bowl.
An unrelated team of the same name is to play in the inaugural 2021 season of the new European League of Football