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United States Coy Wire has transitioned from a nine-year NFL career to an award-winning sports anchor and correspondent for CNN, bringing his firsthand experience and insight to global audiences.
Coy Wire joined CNN in 2015 as a full-time sports anchor and correspondent. Wire is an award-winning journalist, anchoring daily Bleacher Report segments.
Former Atlanta Falcon Coy Wire still enjoys teamwork—only now he works with writers, producers, and editors for CNN, CNNI, and HLN.
News & Sports Host • 9-yr NFL vet @atlantafalcons & @buffalobills ✍️ CNN Overlook c/o Coy Wire 1050 Techwood Drive NW Atlanta GA 30318.
Coy Wire has served on the board of directors.
Coy Wire is a keynote speaker for organizations such as the U.S. Military, UPS, and the U.S. Department of Education.
Coy Wire is a keynote speaker for organizations such as the U.S. Military, UPS, and the U.S. Department of Education.
Coy Wire is a keynote speaker for organizations such as the U.S. Military, UPS, and the U.S. Department of Education.
Coy Wire was born on November 7, 1978, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. He attended Cedar Cliff High School in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, where he set school records in both football and wrestling. His collegiate career at Stanford University was notable; he became the first player in the school’s modern history to lead the team in rushing in one year and tackles the following year, showcasing his versatility.
Wire was drafted into the NFL in the third round (97th overall) by the Buffalo Bills in the 2002 NFL Draft, starting 15 games at strong safety as a rookie. His NFL career spanned nine years, including six seasons with the Buffalo Bills (2002-2007) and three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons (2008-2010). During his time in the league, he was named Team Captain for both the Bills and the Falcons. He received several honors, including the Ed Block Courage Award and the Buffalo Bills Walter Payton Man of the Year and Special Teams Player of the Year awards.
Since 2015, Coy Wire has been a full-time sports anchor and correspondent for CNN. He is an award-winning journalist, anchoring daily Bleacher Report segments and contributing across CNN platforms, including daily programs like Early Start, CNN This Morning, and CNN News Central, as well as HLN’s Morning Express and Weekend Express, and CNN International’s World Sport. Wire has covered significant global events such as four Olympic Games (Rio 2016, PyeongChang 2018, Tokyo 2020, Beijing 2022), the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, multiple Super Bowls, and College Football Playoff National Championship games. He also hosts CNN 10, a student-oriented news program, and has hosted international travel series like “True Tokyo.”
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