Jack Doyle (American football)
{{Short description|American football player (born 1990)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jack Doyle
| image = Jack Doyle (American football).JPG
| caption = Doyle with the Indianapolis Colts in 2014
| current_team =
| number = 84
| position = Tight end
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|5|5}}
| birth_place = Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 6
| weight_lbs = 262
| high_school = Cathedral {{nowrap|(Indianapolis, Indiana)}}
| college = Western Kentucky
| undraftedyear = 2013
| pastteams = * Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2013}})*
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
| status =
| highlights = * 2× Pro Bowl (2017, 2019)
| statseason =
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 295
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 2,729
| statlabel3 = Receiving average
| statvalue3 = 9.3
| statlabel4 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue4 = 24
| pfr = DoylJa00
}}
John Glenn Doyle{{Cite web |title=Jack Doyle Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00.htm |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126233550/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00.htm |url-status=live }} (born May 5, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. He signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2013, but was waived before the beginning of the season. He was then acquired by the Indianapolis Colts, where he spent his entire nine-year professional career and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection.
Early life
At Cathedral High School, Doyle was All-State and earned Honorable Mention All-State honors.{{Cite web |last=Holder |first=Stephen |date=September 1, 2013 |title=Colts roster moves include Cathedral product Jack Doyle |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2013/09/01/colts-roster-moves-include-cathedral-product-jack-doyle/2753681/ |access-date=April 1, 2018 |website=Indianapolis Star |language=en |archive-date=May 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520183056/https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2013/09/01/colts-roster-moves-include-cathedral-product-jack-doyle/2753681/ |url-status=live }} Doyle was a member of the football team that won the championship in 2006. In his senior year, he caught 21 passes for 400 yards and four touchdowns, and earned an Indianapolis Star Honorable Mention.{{citation needed|date=May 2023}} In addition to football, Doyle played basketball, lettered in rugby and won a state title in 2008.{{Cite web |date=July 21, 2021 |title=With Colts training camp looming, Cathedral grad Jack Doyle looks ahead at the season |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2021/07/21/indianapolis-colts-news-jack-doyle-iinterview-2021-nfl-schedule/8047309002/ |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=The Indianapolis Star |language=en-US |archive-date=January 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122125646/https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2021/07/21/indianapolis-colts-news-jack-doyle-iinterview-2021-nfl-schedule/8047309002/ |url-status=live }}
College career
Western Kentucky was the only Football Bowl Subdivision program to offer Doyle an athletic scholarship.{{Cite news |last=Neddenriep |first=Kyle |date=February 21, 2013 |title=Former Cathedral High School tight end Jack Doyle is just looking for a chance again |work=USA Today |url=http://usatodayhss.com/2013/former-cathedral-high-school-tight-end-jack-doyle-is-just-looking-for-a-chance-again |access-date=October 24, 2016 |archive-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813044125/https://usatodayhss.com/2013/former-cathedral-high-school-tight-end-jack-doyle-is-just-looking-for-a-chance-again |url-status=live }} During Doyle's freshman year in 2009, he started 10 games at tight end. Doyle finished with 365 yards on 37 catches with one touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Jack Doyle 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jack-doyle-1/gamelog/2009/ |access-date=April 1, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108224817/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jack-doyle-1/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live }} After the season, Doyle was named to Phil Steele's National All-Freshman squad.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/jack-doyle?id=2540232|title=Jack Doyle Stats, News and Video - TE|website=NFL.com|access-date=October 21, 2013|archive-date=January 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190107015855/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/jack-doyle?id=2540232|url-status=live}}
Doyle started seven games during as a sophomore. Even though he suffered a season-ending injury, he still caught 20 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jack Doyle 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jack-doyle-1/gamelog/2010/ |access-date=April 1, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402101154/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jack-doyle-1/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live }} During his junior year, Doyle started all 12 games, had 52 receptions for 614 receiving yards, and was named second-team All-Sun Belt.{{Cite web |title=Jack Doyle 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jack-doyle-1/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=April 1, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402035834/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jack-doyle-1/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live }}
Doyle, as a senior, had his best season. He started all 13 games, and caught a total of 53 passes for 566 yards and five touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jack Doyle 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jack-doyle-1/gamelog/2012/ |access-date=April 1, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402035822/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jack-doyle-1/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live }} Because of the stellar season, Doyle was named first-team All-Sun Belt. He was also a semifinalist for the Mackey Award.
During his time at Western Kentucky, Doyle was a three-time captain.
=College statistics=
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| rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2"| Team ! rowspan="2"| Conf ! rowspan="2"| Class ! rowspan="2"| Pos ! rowspan="2"| GP ! colspan="4"| Receiving | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
| 2009 | Western Kentucky | Sun Belt
| FR || TE || 10 || 37 || 365 || 9.9 || 1 | |||
| 2010 | Western Kentucky | Sun Belt
| SO || TE || 7 || 20 || 224 || 11.2 || 2 | |||
| 2011 | Western Kentucky | Sun Belt
| JR || TE || 12 || 52 || 614 || 11.8 || 0 | |||
| 2012 | Western Kentucky | Sun Belt
| SR || TE || 13 || 53 || 566 || 10.7 || 5 | |||
| colspan="5"| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jack-doyle-1.html Career] | 42 | 162 | 1,769 | 10.9 | 8 |
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
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| weight = 254
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| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Jack Doyle, Western Kentucky, TE, 2013 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=114371&DraftYear=2013 |access-date=November 19, 2021 |website=draftscout.com |archive-date=November 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120014448/https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=114371&DraftYear=2013 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Jack Doyle 2013 NFL Draft Profile |url=http://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/30358 |access-date=November 19, 2021 |website=insider.espn.com |archive-date=November 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120014450/http://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/30358 |url-status=live }}
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On January 26, 2013, Doyle played in the 2013 Senior Bowl as part of the Oakland Raiders' head coach Dennis Allen's North team that lost 21–16 to Detroit Lions' head coach Jim Schwartz' South team.{{Cite web |last=Willis, Kevin |date=January 26, 2013 |title=WKU's Doyle Hopes to Impress NFL Scouts at Senior Bowl |url=http://www.wkyufm.org/post/wkus-doyle-hopes-impress-nfl-scouts-senior-bowl |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=wkyufm.org |archive-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813043637/http://www.wkyufm.org/post/wkus-doyle-hopes-impress-nfl-scouts-senior-bowl |url-status=live }} He did not receive an invitation to participate at the NFL Scouting Combine. On February 21, 2013, Doyle held a private pro day and had scouts and team representatives from 20 NFL teams attend. He ran the majority of combine and positional drills, but elected to skip the bench press. Doyle was mentored by former Indianapolis Colts' tight end Ken Dilger in preparation for his pro day.{{Cite web |date=February 21, 2013 |title=Former Cathedral High School tight end Jack Doyle is just looking for a chance again |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2013/former-cathedral-high-school-tight-end-jack-doyle-is-just-looking-for-a-chance-again |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=usatodayhss.com |archive-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813044125/https://usatodayhss.com/2013/former-cathedral-high-school-tight-end-jack-doyle-is-just-looking-for-a-chance-again |url-status=live }} At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Doyle was projected to be a seventh round pick or priority undrafted free agent by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the 20th best tight end prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com.{{Cite web |title=Jack Doyle, DS #20 TE, Western Kentucky |url=http://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=114371&draftyear=2013&genpos=TE |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=draftscout.com |archive-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813043702/http://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=114371&draftyear=2013&genpos=TE |url-status=live }} Doyle went undrafted in the 2013 NFL draft.
=Tennessee Titans=
On May 1, 2013, the Tennessee Titans signed Doyle to a three-year, $1.49 million contract as an undrafted free agent.{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Jack Doyle contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/jack-doyle-12994/ |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com |archive-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813043511/https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/jack-doyle-12994/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=May 1, 2013 |title=Tennessee Titans Sign Former WKU Tight End Jack Doyle |url=https://wkusports.com/news/2013/5/1/Tennessee_Titans_Sign_Former_WKU_Tight_End_Jack_Doyle.aspx |access-date=November 8, 2015 |website=WKU Hilltoppers Athletics |archive-date=July 22, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722162138/http://www.wkusports.com/news/2013/5/1/Tennessee_Titans_Sign_Former_WKU_Tight_End_Jack_Doyle.aspx |url-status=live }} Throughout training camp, Doyle competed to be a backup tight end against Taylor Thompson, Brandon Barden, and Martell Webb.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Tennessee Titans Depth Chart: 07/27/2013 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/147/TEN |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com |archive-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813044312/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/147/TEN |url-status=live }} On August 31, 2013, the Tennessee Titans waived Doyle as part as their final roster cuts, but planned to sign him to their practice squad after clearing waivers.{{Cite web |last=McCormick |first=Terry |date=September 1, 2013 |title=Colts claim TE Doyle off waivers |url=http://sports.yahoo.com/news/colts-claim-te-doyle-off-233021900--nfl.html |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-US |archive-date=September 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130917144628/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/colts-claim-te-doyle-off-233021900--nfl.html |url-status=live }}
=Indianapolis Colts=
==2013==
On September 1, 2013, the Indianapolis Colts claimed Doyle off of waivers and added him to their active roster.{{Cite web |last=Morris |first=Jimmy |date=September 1, 2013 |title=Jack Doyle claimed on waivers by the Colts |url=http://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2013/9/1/4683370/jack-doyle-claimed-waivers-colts-titans |access-date=November 8, 2015 |website=musiccitymiracles.com |archive-date=March 10, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310152221/http://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2013/9/1/4683370/jack-doyle-claimed-waivers-colts-titans |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Huffman, Joshua |date=September 2013 |title=Jack Doyle: Tennessee Titans Lose TE to Indianapolis Colts, Waivers |url=https://titansized.com/2013/09/01/jack-doyle-tennessee-titans-lose-te-to-indianapolis-colts-waivers/ |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=titansized.com |archive-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813044219/https://titansized.com/2013/09/01/jack-doyle-tennessee-titans-lose-te-to-indianapolis-colts-waivers/ |url-status=live }} Head coach Chuck Pagano named Doyle the fourth tight end on the Colts' depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Dwayne Allen, Coby Fleener, and Dominique Jones.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Indianapolis Colts Depth Chart: 09/05/2013 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/150/IND |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com |archive-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813044322/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/150/IND |url-status=live }}
He made his professional regular season debut in the Indianapolis Colts' 24–20 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week after Dwayne Allen was placed on injured reserve due to a hip injury he sustained in the season-opener.{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts - September 15th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309150clt.htm |access-date=April 1, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119120351/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309150clt.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2013 |title=Colts TE Dwayne Allen lost for season with hip injury |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/colts-te-dwayne-allen-lost-for-season-with-hip-injury/ |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=cbssports.com |archive-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813044429/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/colts-te-dwayne-allen-lost-for-season-with-hip-injury/ |url-status=live }} On October 20, 2013, Doyle caught his first career reception on a seven-yard pass by quarterback Andrew Luck before being tackled by Danny Trevathan during the third quarter of a 39–33 win against the Denver Broncos in Week 7.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts - October 20th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201310200clt.htm |access-date=April 1, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=August 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812184415/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201310200clt.htm |url-status=live }} The following game, he was promoted to being the primary backup on the depth chart behind Coby Fleener and earned his first career start during a 27–25 win at the Houston Texans in Week 9 after the Colts released Dominique Jones. He finished his rookie season in 2013 with five receptions for 19-yards in 15 games and four starts.{{Cite web |title=Jack Doyle 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016015931/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live }}
The Indianapolis Colts finished the 2013 season first in the AFC South with an 11–5 record.{{Cite web |title=2013 Indianapolis Colts Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/clt/2013.htm |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317021030/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/clt/2013.htm |url-status=live }} On January 4, 2014, Doyle appeared in his first career playoff game as the Colts defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 45–44 in the AFC Wild Card Round.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Kansas City Chiefs at Indianapolis Colts - January 4th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401040clt.htm |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 4, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904065457/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401040clt.htm |url-status=live }} On January 11, 2014, Doyle started in his first career playoff game and caught one pass for seven-yards during a 43–22 loss at the New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional Round.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots - January 11th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401110nwe.htm |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 14, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114202612/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401110nwe.htm |url-status=live }}
==2014==
During training camp, Doyle competed for a roster spot as a backup tight end against Weslye Saunders and Erik Swoope.{{Cite web |last=Bowen |first=Kevin |date=August 30, 2014 |title=Analyzing The Colts 53-Man Roster |url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Analyzing-The-Colts-53-Man-Roster/e3f4d786-a247-4db7-86cf-44dc7a642e54 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828070505/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Analyzing-The-Colts-53-Man-Roster/e3f4d786-a247-4db7-86cf-44dc7a642e54 |archive-date=August 28, 2016 |access-date=November 8, 2015 |website=Colts.com}} Head coach Chuck Pagano named Doyle the third tight end on the Colts' depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener.{{Cite web |last=Chapelle |first=Mike |date=August 31, 2014 |title=A look at the Indianapolis Colts' 53 man roster, depth chart |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/08/31/look-indianapolis-colts-man-roster-depth-chart/14905545/ |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=IndyStar.com |archive-date=October 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025165928/https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/08/31/look-indianapolis-colts-man-roster-depth-chart/14905545/ |url-status=live }}
On September 15, 2014, Doyle scored his first touchdown during a 30–27 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2.{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Indianapolis Colts - September 15th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409150clt.htm |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130091422/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409150clt.htm |url-status=live }} Doyle caught a two-yard touchdown pass by quarterback Andrew Luck in the second quarter which also marked Luck's 50th career touchdown pass.{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Indianapolis Colts - September 15th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409150clt.htm |access-date=April 1, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130091422/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409150clt.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 17, he caught a season-high four receptions for 21-yards and a touchdown during the Colts' 27–10 victory at the Tennessee Titans.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans - December 28th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412280oti.htm |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106173204/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412280oti.htm |url-status=live }} Doyle finished the 2014 season with 18 receptions for 118 receiving yards, and two touchdowns in 16 games and one start.{{Cite web |title=Jack Doyle 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=April 1, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402105710/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live }} Doyle played 399 offensive snaps (34.5%) and was mainly used as a blocker in Pep Hamilton's offense.{{Cite web |date=July 27, 2015 |title=Colts 2015 Player Preview: Tight End Jack Doyle |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/7/26/9040589/colts-2015-player-preview-tight-end-jack-doyle |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=stampedeblue.com |archive-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813075104/https://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/7/26/9040589/colts-2015-player-preview-tight-end-jack-doyle |url-status=live }} The Indianapolis Colts finished first in the AFC South with an 11–5 record and reached the AFC Championship Game before being defeated 45–7 by the New England Patriots.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/index.htm |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=August 21, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821093910/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/index.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=2014 Indianapolis Colts Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/clt/2014.htm |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315195807/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/clt/2014.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship - Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots - January 18th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501180nwe.htm |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 1, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201134029/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501180nwe.htm |url-status=live }}
==2015==
Head coach Chuck Pagano named Doyle the third tight end on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener.{{Cite web |last=Keefer |first=Zak |date=September 9, 2015 |title=Insider: Breaking down the Colts' depth chart |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2015/09/09/insider-breaking-down-colts-depth-chart/71872564/ |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=IndyStar.com |archive-date=October 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026100153/https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2015/09/09/insider-breaking-down-colts-depth-chart/71872564/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Josh |date=September 5, 2015 |title=Taking a look at the Colts' first (but not final) 53-man roster |url=http://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/9/5/9266775/taking-a-look-at-the-colts-first-but-not-final-53-man-roster/in/9029562 |access-date=November 8, 2015 |website=StampedeBlue.com |archive-date=September 14, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150914202440/http://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/9/5/9266775/taking-a-look-at-the-colts-first-but-not-final-53-man-roster/in/9029562 |url-status=live }}
On September 27, 2015, Doyle recorded a season-high three receptions for 32-yards during a 35–33 victory at the Tennessee Titans in Week 3. On November 8, 2015, Doyle had two catches for 18-yards and a touchdown during a 27–24 victory against the Denver Broncos in Week 9. He recorded a three-yard touchdown reception that also marked quarterback Andrew Luck's 100th career touchdown pass.{{Cite web |last=Goldberg |first=Aaron |date=November 8, 2015 |title=Andrew Luck throws 100th career TD in huge win |url=http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/news/53620/andrew-luck-throws-100th-career-td-huge-win.php |access-date=November 8, 2015 |website=FantasyPros.com |archive-date=November 12, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151112003425/http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/news/53620/andrew-luck-throws-100th-career-td-huge-win.php |url-status=live }} On November 23, 2015, the Indianapolis Colts fired offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton and promoted associate head coach Rob Chudzinski to offensive coordinator for the rest of the season.{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=November 23, 2015 |title=Colts fire offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-fire-offensive-coordinator-pep-hamilton-0ap3000000572620 |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813075436/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000572620/article/colts-fire-offensive-coordinator-pep-hamilton |url-status=live }} He finished his third season in 2015 with 12 receptions for 72 receiving yards and a touchdown in 16 games and two starts.{{Cite web |title=Jack Doyle 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=April 1, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402105702/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live }}
==2016==
On March 3, 2016, the Indianapolis Colts extended a qualifying offer to Doyle as a restricted free agent.{{Cite web |date=March 3, 2016 |title=Indianapolis Colts make roster move |url=http://blogs.colts.com/2016/03/03/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-move-9/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306043008/http://blogs.colts.com/2016/03/03/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-move-9/ |archive-date=March 6, 2016 |access-date=March 3, 2016 |website=blogs.colts.com}} On April 24, 2016, Doyle accepted his one-year, $1.67 million restricted free agent tender after he did not receive any control offers from any other team.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Josh |date=April 24, 2016 |title=Jack Doyle signs qualifying offer with Colts |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2016/4/14/11430608/jack-doyle-signs-qualifying-offer-with-colts |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=StampedeBlue.com |archive-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813080134/https://www.stampedeblue.com/2016/4/14/11430608/jack-doyle-signs-qualifying-offer-with-colts |url-status=live }} Doyle entered training camp slated as the secondary starting tight end on the depth chart after Coby Fleener departed during free agency. Head coach Chuck Pagano officially named Doyle and Dwayne Allen the starting tight ends to begin the regular season.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Josh |date=September 3, 2016 |title=Indianapolis Colts' initial 53-man depth chart following final cuts |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2016/9/3/12785736/indianapolis-colts-initial-53-man-depth-chart-following-final-cuts |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=StampedeBlue.com |archive-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813080104/https://www.stampedeblue.com/2016/9/3/12785736/indianapolis-colts-initial-53-man-depth-chart-following-final-cuts |url-status=live }}
He started in the Indianapolis Colts' season-opener against the Detroit Lions and caught three passes for 35-yards and two touchdowns in their 39–35 loss. It became Doyle's first multi-touchdown game of his career.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Indianapolis Colts - September 11th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609110clt.htm |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 9, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109074939/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609110clt.htm |url-status=live }} On October 23, 2016, he caught a season-high nine passes for 78-yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 34–26 victory at the Tennessee Titans in Week 7.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans - October 23rd, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610230oti.htm |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005180007/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610230oti.htm |url-status=live }} Doyle completed the 2016 season with 59 receptions for 584 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 16 games and 14 starts.{{Cite web |title=Jack Doyle 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016013813/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live }}
==2017==
File:DoyleDec2017.jpeg in December 2017.]]
On March 7, 2017, the Indianapolis Colts signed Doyle to a three-year, $18.90 million contract with $7.50 million guaranteed.{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=March 7, 2017 |title=Colts keep Jack Doyle on three-year, $19M deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-keep-jack-doyle-on-three-year-19m-deal-0ap3000000791264 |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=April 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200405022153/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000791264/article/colts-keep-jack-doyle-on-threeyear-19m-deal |url-status=live }}
Doyle entered training camp slated as the No. 1 starting tight end on the depth chart after the Colts traded Dwayne Allen to the New England Patriots.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Josh |date=June 3, 2017 |title=Jack Doyle is more than capable of replacing Dwayne Allen with the Colts |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2017/6/3/15730384/jack-doyle-is-more-than-capable-of-replacing-dwayne-allen-with-the-colts |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=StampedeBlue.com |archive-date=August 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813111108/https://www.stampedeblue.com/2017/6/3/15730384/jack-doyle-is-more-than-capable-of-replacing-dwayne-allen-with-the-colts |url-status=live }} Head coach Chuck Pagano named Doyle the starting tight end to begin the regular season in 2017.{{Cite web |last=Mock |first=Brett |date=September 5, 2017 |title=First Look at the 2017 Colts Regular Season Depth Chart |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2017/9/5/16257616/first-look-at-the-2017-colts-regular-season-depth-chart |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=StampedeBlue.com |archive-date=August 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180801190330/https://www.stampedeblue.com/2017/9/5/16257616/first-look-at-the-2017-colts-regular-season-depth-chart |url-status=live }} In Week 4, Doyle caught five passes for 27 receiving yards before exiting in the third quarter of a 46–18 loss at the Seattle Seahawks due to a concussion. He was inactive for the Colts' Week 5 victory against the San Francisco 49ers due to neck soreness.{{Cite web |last=Keefer |first=Zak |date=October 6, 2017 |title=Colts injury report: Jack Doyle will miss first NFL game |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/10/06/colts-injury-report-jack-doyle-miss-first-nfl-game/740826001/ |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=IndyStar.com |archive-date=January 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126002158/https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/10/06/colts-injury-report-jack-doyle-miss-first-nfl-game/740826001/ |url-status=live }} On October 29, 2017, Doyle caught a career-high 12 receptions for 121-yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 24–23 loss at the Cincinnati Bengals.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals - October 29th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290cin.htm |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009073732/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290cin.htm |url-status=live }} On December 31, 2017, the Indianapolis Colts fired head coach Chuck Pagano and his coaching staff after they finished with a 4–12 record in 2017.{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=December 31, 2017 |title=Indianapolis Colts fire coach Chuck Pagano after 4-12 year |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/indianapolis-colts-fire-chuck-pagano-after-4-12-year-0ap3000000900837 |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=January 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101082422/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000900837/article/indianapolis-colts-fire-chuck-pagano-after-412-year |url-status=live }}
Doyle finished the 2017 season with a career-high 80 receptions for 690 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 15 games and 15 starts.{{Cite web |title=Jack Doyle 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=April 1, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402101228/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live }}
On January 21, 2018, it was announced that Doyle was selected to play in the 2018 Pro Bowl as a replacement for New England Patriots' tight end Rob Gronkowski who was set to appear in Super Bowl LII. Doyle became the first Western Kentucky alumni to be selected to the Pro Bowl in school history.{{Cite web |last=Walker, Andrew |date=January 21, 2018 |title=Jack Doyle Named To First-Career Pro Bowl |url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Jack-Doyle-Named-To-First-Career-Pro-Bowl/910641db-c0ab-4e8e-82f9-a0df01c1b479 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180122072756/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Jack-Doyle-Named-To-First-Career-Pro-Bowl/910641db-c0ab-4e8e-82f9-a0df01c1b479 |archive-date=January 22, 2018 |access-date=January 22, 2018 |website=Colts.com}}{{Cite web |last=Horner, Scott |date=January 21, 2018 |title=Colts tight end Jack Doyle named to Pro Bowl |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2018/01/21/colts-tight-end-jack-doyle-named-pro-bowl/1052552001/ |access-date=August 12, 2018 |website=indystar.com |archive-date=February 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180208123632/https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2018/01/21/colts-tight-end-jack-doyle-named-pro-bowl/1052552001/ |url-status=live }}
==2018==
File:Jack Doyle, D.J. Swearinger (44727730011).jpg in 2018.]]
In 2018, Doyle played in six games, missing five games with a hip injury, before being hospitalized following the Week 12 game with a kidney injury. He was placed on injured reserve on November 26, 2018.{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Andrew |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Jack Doyle To Be Placed On IR With Kidney Injury |url=https://www.colts.com/news/jack-doyle-to-be-placed-on-ir-with-kidney-injury |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Colts.com |archive-date=April 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404163714/https://www.colts.com/news/jack-doyle-to-be-placed-on-ir-with-kidney-injury |url-status=live }} Doyle finished the 2018 season with 26 receptions for 245 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in six games.{{Cite web |title=Jack Doyle 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143813/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2018/ |url-status=live }}
==2019==
On December 6, 2019, Doyle signed a three-year, $21 million contract extension with the Colts through the 2022 season.{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Mike |date=December 6, 2019 |title=Colts, TE Jack Doyle agree to 3-year extension |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28239080/colts-te-jack-doyle-agree-3-year-extension |access-date=April 5, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=December 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228060020/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28239080/colts-te-jack-doyle-agree-3-year-extension |url-status=live }} In 2019, he started all 16 games and finished with 43 receptions for 448 yards and four touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jack Doyle 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=April 5, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017020058/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2019/ |url-status=live }} After the season, Doyle was named to the 2020 Pro Bowl as a replacement for Travis Kelce, who was appearing in Super Bowl LIV.{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Andrew |date=January 20, 2020 |title=Jack Doyle Named to Second Career Pro Bowl |url=https://www.colts.com/news/jack-doyle-named-to-second-career-nfl-pro-bowl |access-date=April 5, 2020 |website=Colts.com |archive-date=January 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125213238/https://www.colts.com/news/jack-doyle-named-to-second-career-nfl-pro-bowl |url-status=live }}
==2020==
In the 2020 season, Doyle appeared in 14 games and started 12. He finished with 23 receptions for 251 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jack Doyle 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016021820/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2020/ |url-status=live }} In the Colts' Wild Card Round 27–24 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Doyle had a receiving touchdown and a two-point conversion.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills - January 9th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101090buf.htm |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426090939/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101090buf.htm |url-status=live }}
==2021==
On October 10, 2021, during a week 5 game against the Baltimore Ravens, Doyle drew a personal foul penalty against Tavon Young in the final minute of the game when he pushed Young's head into the ground after a play, then fell when Young pushed him back. This penalty allowed the Colts to turn a 3rd and 18 into an opportunity for a 47 yard field goal to win the game. However, Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship would miss the kick and the Colts would go on to lose in overtime.{{Cite web |last=Fucillo |first=David |date=October 11, 2021 |title=Jack Doyle shoves player then flops to revive Colts drive, who eventually miss game-winning FG |url=https://dknation.draftkings.com/2021/10/11/22721960/jack-doyle-flop-video-shoves-player-missed-field-goal-colts-vs-ravens |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=DraftKings Nation |language=en |archive-date=August 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814213307/https://dknation.draftkings.com/2021/10/11/22721960/jack-doyle-flop-video-shoves-player-missed-field-goal-colts-vs-ravens |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Oliver |first=Randy |date=October 12, 2021 |title=Colts TE Jack Doyle Pushes Ravens' Tavon Young Head Into Ground, Draws Penalty By Flopping When Young |url=https://dailysnark.com/2021/10/11/colts-te-jack-doyle-pushes-ravens-tavon-young-head-into-ground-draws-penalty-by-flopping-when-young/ |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Daily Snark |language=en-US |archive-date=June 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625102439/https://dailysnark.com/2021/10/11/colts-te-jack-doyle-pushes-ravens-tavon-young-head-into-ground-draws-penalty-by-flopping-when-young/ |url-status=live }} He finished the 2021 season with 29 receptions for 302 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in 17 games and 14 starts.{{Cite web |title=Jack Doyle 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=May 20, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016015938/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/2021/ |url-status=live }}
On March 7, 2022, Doyle announced his retirement from the NFL.{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Mike |date=March 7, 2022 |title=Dependable TE Doyle retires after 9 seasons |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33446911/indianapolis-colts-te-jack-doyle-retires-9-seasons |access-date=March 8, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=March 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307235326/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33446911/indianapolis-colts-te-jack-doyle-retires-9-seasons |url-status=live }}
NFL career statistics
= Regular season =
| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan=2|Year !! rowspan=2|Team !! colspan=2|Games !! colspan=5|Receiving !! colspan=2|Fumbles | ||||||||
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | IND
| 15 || 4 || 5 || 19 || 3.8 || 8 || 0 || – || – | |||||||
| 2014 | IND
| 16 || 1 || 18 || 118 || 6.6 || 20 || 2 || – || – | |||||||
| 2015 | IND
| 16 || 2 || 12 || 72 || 6.0 || 19 || 1 || – || – | |||||||
| 2016 | IND
| 16 || 14 || 59 || 584 || 9.9 || 24 || 5 || 1 || 1 | |||||||
| 2017 | IND
| 15 || 15 || 80 || 690 || 8.6 || 26 || 4 || 2 || 2 | |||||||
| 2018 | IND
| 6 || 6 || 26 || 245 || 9.4 || 20 || 2 || 1 || 1 | |||||||
| 2019 | IND
| 16 || 16 || 43 || 448 || 10.4 || 23 || 4 || 1 || 0 | |||||||
| 2020 | IND
| 14 || 12 || 23 || 251 || 10.9 || 28 || 3 || 1 || 1 | |||||||
| 2021 | IND
| 17 || 14 || 29 || 302 || 10.4 || 34 || 3 || 0 || 0 | |||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00.htm Total] || 131 || 84 || 295 || 2,729 || 9.3 || 34 || 24 || 6 || 5 |
= Postseason =
| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan=2|Year !! rowspan=2|Team !! colspan=2|Games !! colspan=5|Receiving !! colspan=2|Fumbles | ||||||||
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | IND
| 2 || 1 || 1 || 7 || 7.0 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||
| 2014 | IND
| 2 || 0 || 6 || 23 || 3.8 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||
| 2020 | IND
| 1 || 1 || 7 || 70 || 10.0 || 27 || 1 || 0 || 0 | |||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DoylJa00/gamelog/post/ Total] || 5 || 2 || 14 || 100 || 7.1 || 27 || 1 || 0 || 0 |
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