VANCOUVER — The BC Lions announced on Tuesday that American defensive back Tyler Coyle has been signed to the practice roster.
Coyle (six-foot-one, 215 pounds) moves north after training camp stints with the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns to begin the 2024 NFL season.
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The Windsor, CT native signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a non-drafted free agent in 2021 and appeared in three games with the team over two seasons, racking up eight total tackles and playing a role on both defence and special teams.
Coyle suited up in 35 games at UConn from 2017-2019 and racked up 260 total tackles (161 solo, 99 assisted), 18 pass breakups, three interceptions, two defensive touchdowns, two forced fumbles and a pair of fumble recoveries. He then transferred to Purdue for his senior season and recorded 13 defensive tackles in three contests.