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Tyler Coyle

Tyler Coyle

American football player (born 1998)


Tyler Coyle (born November 15, 1998) is an American football safety for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He went undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft. He played college football at Connecticut and Purdue, and previously played for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL.

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Early years

Coyle attended Windsor High School. As a junior, he had 28 receptions for 700 yards and 11 touchdowns, winning Class L-Small state championship. As a senior, he had 29 receptions for 741 yards and 12 touchdowns, advancing to Class L semifinals. He was named First-team New Haven Register All-Star, was named to the All-Hartford Courant team and the Walter Camp Football Foundation All-Connecticut.

He was also an outstanding track athlete, winning six high school championships. Coyle also played basketball in high school.

College career

As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in all 12 games, with 9 starts. He led UConn with two interceptions, was second with seven passes defended and five pass breakups, and was third with 67 tackles. He also scored his first collegiate touchdown against Temple on a 34-yard interception return.

As a sophomore, he played in all 12 games, making 10 starts. He led UConn and was fourth in the American Athletic Conference with 107 total tackles. He also returned 13 kickoffs at 22.1 yards per return.

As a junior, he played in 11 games, leading UConn with 86 total tackles. He also forced two fumbles, had 3.5 TFL, one interception (returned 52 yards for a touchdown), nine pass breakups, and 54 solo stops.

As a senior and graduate transfer at Purdue, he played in 3 games, with one pass defensed and 13 total tackles (10 solo).

Professional career

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Dallas Cowboys

At Purdue's pro day, he ran a 4.41 40-yard dash.[1][lower-alpha 1] Nevertheless, Coyle went undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft. He signed with the Dallas Cowboys and was waived on August 31. He was re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He made his NFL debut on December 2, 2021, playing 17 special-teams snaps against the New Orleans Saints.[3] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 18, 2022.

On August 30, 2022, Coyle was waived by the Cowboys and signed to the practice squad the next day.[4][5] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2023. He was waived on August 29, 2023.[6]

Coyle finished his stint with the Cowboys appearing in 3 games and making 8 tackles (5 solo, 3 assists), playing 37 snaps on defense and 56 on special teams.[3]

Houston Gamblers

On December 8, 2023, Coyle signed with the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL).[7] Due to the USFL's merger with its competitor, the XFL, to create the UFL, Coyle became a free agent again.

Green Bay Packers

On January 1, 2024, Coyle was signed to the Green Bay Packers' practice squad.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.[9]

Notes

  1. Other sources have his 40-yard time as 4.36.[2]

References

  1. "Tyler Coyle, Purdue, SS, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  2. "Tyler Coyle Career Game Log". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  3. Eatman, Nick (August 30, 2022). "Cowboys Make 28 Moves To Reach Roster Limit". DallasCowboys.com.
  4. Eatman, Nick (August 31, 2022). "Rush, Grier & Maher Among Practice Squad Signees". DallasCowboys.com.
  5. Harris, Nick (August 29, 2023). "Cowboys announce 36 roster moves ahead of regular season". DallasCowboys.com.
  6. Larsen, James (December 8, 2023). "Houston Gamblers Sign Former Cowboys Safety Tyler Coyle". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  7. "Packers sign WR Bo Melton to active roster". Packers.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  8. "Packers sign 14 free agents". Packers.com. January 22, 2024.

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