Anthony Coyle (American football)


Anthony Coyle is an American football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. 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.

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. Coyle earned Phil Steele NCAA FCS Freshman All-America honors and was named to the Second-Team All-Patriot League during his sophomore season. 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

After going undrafted in 2018, Coyle signed as a undrafted free agent to the Houston Texans. He was waived on September 1, 2018. On September 25, he was signed by the Green Bay Packers to their practice squad. Coyle was placed on the practice squad injured list on November 28.
During a preseason game in August 2019, Coyle had two holding penalties. He was released by the Packers on August 31. On November 5, Coyle was signed by the Atlanta Falcons to their practice squad.
Coyle was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 XFL Draft by the New York Guardians. Coyle served as a starting guard for the Guardians. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.
On April 16, 2020, he was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Personal life

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