Anthony Coyle (American football) explained

Anthony Coyle
Number:78, 68
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:September 19, 1996
Birth Place:Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:298
High School:Tottenville
(Staten Island, New York)
College:Fordham
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • Mid-season All-XFL (2020)
Statlabel1:Games played
Statlabel2:Games started

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

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.

Professional career

Houston Texans

After going undrafted in 2018, Coyle signed as a undrafted free agent to the Houston Texans.[4] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[5]

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.[6] During a preseason game in August 2019, Coyle had two holding penalties.[7] He was released by the Packers on August 31.[8]

Atlanta Falcons

On November 5, Coyle was signed by the Atlanta Falcons to their practice squad.[9]

New York Guardians

Coyle was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 XFL Draft by the New York Guardians.[9] He served as a starting guard for the Guardians.[3] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[10]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On April 16, 2020, he was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[11] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[12] [13] 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.[14] [15] [16] On January 14, 2021, Coyle signed a reserve/futures contract with the Steelers.[17] 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.[18]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 14, 2021, Coyle was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[19] He was released on October 15.[20]

Personal life

Coyle's twin brother Robert played football at Fairleigh Dickinson.[21] Coyle has a fiancee, Emily, and a son Anthony, born in December 2019.[22]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Regina . Nick . Tottenville alum hopes to hear name called at this week's NFL draft . May 11, 2020 . . April 26, 2018.
  2. News: Packers sign G Anthony Coyle to practice squad . May 11, 2020 . Packers.com . September 25, 2018.
  3. Web site: Former Ram Anthony Coyle Signs with Pittsburgh Steelers . . May 11, 2020 . April 16, 2020.
  4. News: Risdon . Jeff . Texans undrafted free agent tracker . May 11, 2020 . KHOU . April 30, 2018.
  5. News: TRANSACTIONS: Texans cut roster to 53 . May 11, 2020 . Houston Texans.com . September 1, 2018.
  6. News: Packers sign S Eddie Pleasant, release LB Korey Toomer . May 11, 2020 . Packers.com . November 28, 2018 . May 11, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210511133644/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-s-eddie-pleasant-release-lb-korey-toomer . dead .
  7. News: Kruse . Zach . Studs and duds from Packers' preseason loss to Raiders . May 11, 2020 . Packers Wire . August 23, 2019.
  8. News: Green Bay Packers release QB DeShone Kizer, set 53-man roster . May 11, 2020 . Fox 6 . August 31, 2019.
  9. News: Regina . Nick . Tottenville alum Anthony Coyle set for another crack at the NFL . May 11, 2020 . . November 7, 2019.
  10. News: Condotta, Bob . XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue . SeattleTimes.com . April 10, 2020 . July 17, 2020.
  11. News: Varley . Teresa . Steelers sign four to add depth . Steelers.com . April 16, 2020 . April 16, 2020.
  12. Web site: Steelers make moves to get to 53-man roster. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. September 6, 2020.
  13. News: D'Amodio . Joe . Former Tottenville HS standout named to practice squad with Pittsburgh Steelers . September 7, 2020 . . September 6, 2020.
  14. News: Varley, Teresa . Steelers make roster moves ahead of kickoff . Steelers.com . December 2, 2020 . January 10, 2021 . January 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210112071241/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-moves-ahead-of-kickoff . dead .
  15. News: Varley, Teresa . Steelers make multiple roster moves . Steelers.com . December 7, 2020 . January 14, 2021.
  16. News: Varley, Teresa . Steelers make multiple roster moves . Steelers.com . January 2, 2021 . February 15, 2021 . February 23, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210223125326/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-multiple-roster-moves-x4944 . dead .
  17. Web site: Steelers sign 13 to Reserve/Future contracts. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. January 14, 2021. January 18, 2021. January 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116155036/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-13-to-reserve-future-contracts. dead.
  18. Web site: Steelers Waive OL Anthony Coyle From Reserve/Injured List With Settlement. Bryan, David. SteelersDepot.com. August 10, 2021.
  19. Web site: Colts Sign Guard/Tackle Anthony Coyle To Practice Squad. Colts.com. September 14, 2021.
  20. Web site: Colts Sign G Zack Bailey To Practice Squad, Release T Anthony Coyle From Practice Squad. Colts.com. October 15, 2021.
  21. Web site: Robert Coyle . . May 11, 2020.
  22. News: D'Amodio . Joe . Staten Island NFLer Anthony Coyle enjoying virtual workouts with Pittsburgh Steelers in more ways than one . May 11, 2020 . . April 29, 2020.

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