The B.C. Lions signed defensive back Tyler Coyle to the practice squad on Tuesday.
Tyler Coyle is six foot one and weighs 209 pounds. The 25-year-old from Windsor, Connecticut, signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 14, 2021. He played three regular-season games in two seasons for the Cowboys with eight tackles (5 solo, 3 assists).
In 2023, Coyle made nine tackles (6 solo, 3 assists) in three preseason games. The Cowboys released him on August 29, 2023. Next, Coyle signed with the Houston Gamblers (USFL) on December 8, 2023. However, due to the merger between the USFL and XFL that formed the United Football League (UFL), Coyle became a free agent.
Then, Coyle signed with the Green Bay Packers on January 1, 2024. He played one preseason game against the Cleveland Browns making three tackles (2 solo, 1 assist). The Packers released him on August 14, 2024, and he signed with the Cleveland Browns on August 16, 2024. He played two preseason games making four tackles (4 solo). The Browns released him on August 26, 2024.
Collegiately, Coyle played three seasons at Connecticut (2017-19) making 260 tackles (161 solo, 99 assists), 7.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions for 86 yards, two touchdowns, 18 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 35 games for the Huskies.
Then, Coyle transferred to Purdue in 2020 making 13 tackles (10 solo, 3 assists) and one pass breakup in four games for the Boilermakers.
