Anthony Coyle (American football)

Anthony Coyle (born September 19, 1996) is an American football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Fordham.

Anthony Coyle
No. 68 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1996-09-19) September 19, 1996
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:297 lb (135 kg)
Career information
High school:Tottenville
(Staten Island, New York)
College:Fordham
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Reserve/Future
Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2020
Games played:0
Games started:0
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

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 and December 7 for the team's weeks 12 and 13 games against the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Football Team, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[14][15] On January 2, 2021, Coyle was promoted to the active roster for the season finale against the Cleveland Browns. On January 15, 2021, Coyle signed a reserve/futures contract with the Steelers.[16]

Personal life

Coyle's twin brother Robert played football at Fairleigh Dickinson.[17] Coyle has a fiancee, Emily, and a son Anthony, born in December 2019.[18]

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. Risdon, Jeff (April 30, 2018). "Texans undrafted free agent tracker". KHOU. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  5. "TRANSACTIONS: Texans cut roster to 53". Houston Texans.com. September 1, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  6. "Packers sign S Eddie Pleasant, release LB Korey Toomer". Packers.com. November 28, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  7. Kruse, Zach (August 23, 2019). "Studs and duds from Packers' preseason loss to Raiders". Packers Wire. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  8. "Green Bay Packers release QB DeShone Kizer, set 53-man roster". Fox 6. August 31, 2019. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  9. Regina, Nick (November 7, 2019). "Tottenville alum Anthony Coyle set for another crack at the NFL". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  10. 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.
  11. Varley, Teresa (April 16, 2020). "Steelers sign four to add depth". Steelers.com. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  12. Varley, Teresa (September 6, 2020). "Steelers make moves to get to 53-man roster". Steelers.com.
  13. D'Amodio, Joe (September 6, 2020). "Former Tottenville HS standout named to practice squad with Pittsburgh Steelers". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  14. Varley, Teresa (December 2, 2020). "Steelers make roster moves ahead of kickoff". Steelers.com. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  15. Varley, Teresa (December 7, 2020). "Steelers make multiple roster moves". Steelers.com. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  16. Varley, Teresa (January 14, 2021). "Steelers sign 13 to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com.
  17. "Robert Coyle". Fairleigh Dickinson University. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  18. 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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