Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Tommy Doyle has been forced to medically retire from the NFL.

Doyle, 26, was a fifth-round draft pick back in 2021 but only managed to play in 12 games for the Bills in his short career.

He tore his ACL against the Miami Dolphins in Week 3 of the 2022 season before then suffering a severe leg injury during pre-season in 2023.

The leg injury has left Doyle with nerve damage and he paid an emotional goodbye to Bills fans on Friday.

He said: ‘At this point, with the calendar and the healing process, it looks as though it’s permanent.

‘I’m just unable to play football at a high level, and it’s time. When you know you know.’ 

Doyle’s greatest moment came in January 2022 when he caught a one-yard touchdown pᴀss from Josh Allen in Buffalo’s wild-card win over the Patriots.

More to follow. 

Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Tommy Doyle has been forced to medically retire from the NFL