
The Facts: Doyle announced his retirement, bringing to a close a career in which he played every one of his 131 games for the Colts. "It's rare when a player has the opportunity to play for his hometown team, thus we are extremely thankful for the nine outstanding seasons Jack spent with the Colts, the team he grew up cheering for," Colts Owner and CEO Jim Irsay said. "Jack was one of the most well-liked players in our locker room. We'll miss his presence in our building and watching him perform on Sundays, but we congratulate him on a fantastic career."
Diehards Line:In Colts franchise history, Doyle ranks 14th in receptions (295), 24th in yards (2,729) and 13th in receiving touchdowns (24). He's one of 53 players in franchise history to represent the Colts in multiple Pro Bowls; Doyle and Hall of Famer John Mackey are the only tight ends to reach two or more Pro Bowls with the Colts. Doyle also added 100 yards on 14 receptions with one touchdown in six playoff games for the Colts. Doyle's retirement leaves second-year man Kylen Granson as the only player of note under contract at the position unless/until Mo Alie-Cox, set to be an unrestricted free agent, gets a new deal with teh club.