Anthony Coyle (American football)

Anthony Coyle (born September 19, 1996) is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Fordham.

Anthony Coyle
Personal information
Born: (1996-09-19) September 19, 1996
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:298 lb (135 kg)
Career information
High school:Tottenville
(Staten Island, New York)
College:Fordham
Position:Offensive tackle
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Mid Season All-XFL (2020)
Career NFL statistics as of 2020
Player stats at NFL.com

High school career

Coyle attended Tottenville High School in Staten Island. He began his high school career at nose tackle, but switched to the offensive line as a junior. Coyle earned the Sal Somma Award as Staten Island's top offensive lineman in 2013.[1]

College career

Coyle played college football at Fordham and played in 48 games. He started 10 games at right tackle as a freshman in 2014 before switching to left tackle as a sophomore and starting 34 games at that position.[2] Coyle earned Phil Steele NCAA FCS Freshman All-America honors and was named to the Second-team All-Patriot League during his sophomore season.[3] As a junior and senior, he was named to the First-team All-Patriot League. He allowed seven sacks in four years at Fordham.[1]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 4+3⁄8 in
(1.94 m)		 298 lb
(135 kg)		 32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		 10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		5.20 s1.84 s3.12 s4.79 s7.71 s27.0 in
(0.69 m)		8 ft 3 in
(2.51 m)		29 reps
All values from Pro Day[4]

Houston Texans

After going undrafted in 2018, Coyle signed as a undrafted free agent to the Houston Texans.[5] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[6]

Green Bay Packers

On September 25, he was signed by the Green Bay Packers to their practice squad.[2] Coyle was placed on the practice squad injured list on November 28.[7] During a preseason game in August 2019, Coyle had two holding penalties.[8] He was released by the Packers on August 31.[9]

Atlanta Falcons

On November 5, Coyle was signed by the Atlanta Falcons to their practice squad.[10]

New York Guardians

Coyle was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 XFL Draft by the New York Guardians.[10] He served as a starting guard for the Guardians.[3] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[11]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On April 16, 2020, he was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[12] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[13][14] He was elevated to the active roster on December 2, December 7, and January 2, 2021, for the team's weeks 12, 13, and 17 games against the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Football Team, and Cleveland Browns, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[15][16][17] On January 14, 2021, Coyle signed a reserve/futures contract with the Steelers.[18] He was waived/injured on August 4, 2021 and placed on injured reserve. Six days later, he was released from the injured reserve with an injury settlement.[19]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 14, 2021, Coyle was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[20] He was released on October 15.[21]

Personal life

Coyle's twin brother Robert played football at Fairleigh Dickinson.[22] Coyle has a fiancee, Emily, and a son Anthony, born in December 2019.[23]

References
  1. Regina, Nick (April 26, 2018). "Tottenville alum hopes to hear name called at this week's NFL draft". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  2. "Packers sign G Anthony Coyle to practice squad". Packers.com. September 25, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  3. "Former Ram Anthony Coyle Signs with Pittsburgh Steelers". Fordham Rams. April 16, 2020. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  4. "2018 NFL Draft Scout Anthony Coyle College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  5. Risdon, Jeff (April 30, 2018). "Texans undrafted free agent tracker". KHOU. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  6. "TRANSACTIONS: Texans cut roster to 53". Houston Texans.com. September 1, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  7. "Packers sign S Eddie Pleasant, release LB Korey Toomer". Packers.com. November 28, 2018. Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  8. Kruse, Zach (August 23, 2019). "Studs and duds from Packers' preseason loss to Raiders". Packers Wire. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  9. "Green Bay Packers release QB DeShone Kizer, set 53-man roster". Fox 6. August 31, 2019. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  10. Regina, Nick (November 7, 2019). "Tottenville alum Anthony Coyle set for another crack at the NFL". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  11. Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  12. Varley, Teresa (April 16, 2020). "Steelers sign four to add depth". Steelers.com. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  13. Varley, Teresa (September 6, 2020). "Steelers make moves to get to 53-man roster". Steelers.com.
  14. D'Amodio, Joe (September 6, 2020). "Former Tottenville HS standout named to practice squad with Pittsburgh Steelers". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  15. Varley, Teresa (December 2, 2020). "Steelers make roster moves ahead of kickoff". Steelers.com. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  16. Varley, Teresa (December 7, 2020). "Steelers make multiple roster moves". Steelers.com. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  17. Varley, Teresa (January 2, 2021). "Steelers make multiple roster moves". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on February 23, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  18. Varley, Teresa (January 14, 2021). "Steelers sign 13 to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  19. Bryan, David (August 10, 2021). "Steelers Waive OL Anthony Coyle From Reserve/Injured List With Settlement". SteelersDepot.com.
  20. "Colts Sign Guard/Tackle Anthony Coyle To Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 14, 2021.
  21. "Colts Sign G Zack Bailey To Practice Squad, Release T Anthony Coyle From Practice Squad". Colts.com. October 15, 2021.
  22. "Robert Coyle". Fairleigh Dickinson University. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  23. D'Amodio, Joe (April 29, 2020). "Staten Island NFLer Anthony Coyle enjoying virtual workouts with Pittsburgh Steelers in more ways than one". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
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