Joe McHale

Joseph T. McHale (born September 26, 1963) is a former American football linebacker who played for one season in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens, he signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 1987. He was waived before the season by the Jets, and signed by the New England Patriots shortly thereafter. He played in three games for the Patriots in 1987.

Born in Passaic, New Jersey, and raised in Denville Township, New Jersey, McHale played prep football at Morris Catholic High School.