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Gerald McCoy | Defensive Lineman

Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age / DOB:  (25) / 2/25/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 295
College: Oklahoma
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Bucs DT Gerald McCoy recorded two tackles for a loss, one sack, and three quarterback hits in Tampa's Week 1 upset of Carolina.
McCoy sparked a dominant defensive effort by the Bucs' (previously?) suspect defense, as they held Cam Newton's high-powered Panthers offense to 10 points. Carolina finished with a pathetic 10 rushing yards on 13 carries. Since drafting McCoy with the third overall pick in 2010, the Buccaneers have a 12-8 record when he plays. When he doesn't play, the Bucs have gone 3-10. Sun, Sep 9, 2012 10:19:00 PM
Source: Tampa Bay Times

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Gerald McCoy - DL - Buccaneers

Bucs DT Gerald McCoy (torn biceps) declared himself 100 percent healthy.

McCoy, who sustained his injury last November, was an active participant at OTAs. The former No. 3 overall pick will be a key run-stuffer up the gut for new coach Greg Schiano. The Bucs were gashed for a league-worst 156.1 rushing yards per game last season. McCoy has just four sacks through 19 NFL games.
Source: Pewter Report
Mon, Jun 11, 2012 09:35:00 AM
Gerald McCoy - DL - Buccaneers

New Bucs coach Greg Schiano believes third-year DT Gerald McCoy "can be a dominant force in this league."

McCoy has actually been a better run defender than pass rusher through two seasons, but Schiano hopes to maximize his all-around talent. "He plays defensive tackle the way I like,’’ Schiano said. "He’s a penetrating guy who can change direction. We’ve got to keep him healthy." Through two seasons, the Bucs have gone 11-8 with McCoy in the lineup. They're 3-10 when he's been out.
Source: ESPN.com
Wed, Apr 4, 2012 01:52:00 PM
Gerald McCoy - DL - Buccaneers

Gerald McCoy (torn biceps) assured that he will be ready for the entirety of the Bucs offseason program.

"When everything starts back up on April 23," said McCoy, "I'll be the first one in the building ready to roll." If McCoy can stay healthy for a full season, his return will go a long way toward fixing the Bucs' league-worst run defense.
Source: St. Petersburg Times
Wed, Feb 1, 2012 11:32:00 AM
Gerald McCoy - DL - Buccaneers

Bucs placed DT Gerald McCoy (torn biceps) on injured reserve, ending his season.

McCoy has now torn both his biceps since being the No. 3 overall pick of last year's draft, and missed two games earlier this season with an ankle injury. There's little question he's an enormous talent, but he has to prove he can stay on the field in 2012. Roy Miller and Frank Okam should see the majority of the snaps in McCoy's absence, but DEs Da'Quan Bowers and George Johnson both spent time at tackle with Okam (calf) sidelined Sunday.
Source: Stephen Holder on Twitter
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 12:55:00 PM
Gerald McCoy - DL - Buccaneers

The St. Petersburg Times reports that the right arm injury sustained to Bucs DT Gerald McCoy in Week 9 is likely season ending.

It's a torn right biceps muscle, the opposite arm of which McCoy tore his biceps last year. McCoy will go through a thorough evaluation process, but the team is not optimistic about his chances of returning this season. The former No. 3 overall pick has been highly susceptible to injuries. McCoy will reportedly be placed on injured reserve for the second time in as many years.
Source: Stephen Holder on Twitter
Sun, Nov 6, 2011 04:42:00 PM
Gerald McCoy - DL - Buccaneers

Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy was forced from Sunday's game against the Saints with an arm injury.

He will not return to the game. McCoy, who recently recovered from an ankle injury, now appears to have suffered another setback. The Buccaneers are already thin at defensive tackle depth with Frank Okam (calf) inactive. Roy Miller is expected to fill the void in his absence.
Sun, Nov 6, 2011 02:20:00 PM
Gerald McCoy - DL - Buccaneers

Bucs DT Gerald McCoy (ankle) is expected to return for this week's game against the Saints.

"I'm feeling good," said McCoy "I can't wait for Sunday." Rookie MLB Mason Foster (ankle) is also expected to play, leaving the Bucs' run defense at full strength.
Related: Mason Foster
Source: Tampa Tribune
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 03:55:00 PM
Gerald McCoy - DL - Buccaneers

Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy is out for Week 7.

McCoy is two weeks removed from what was initially reported as a serious high-ankle sprain. With the Bucs on bye in Week 8, they'll give him an extra week to recover. Tampa Bay will now be out three key starters against the Bears -- McCoy, LeGarrette Blount, and Jeff Faine. Frank Okam, Earnest Graham and Jeremy Zuttah draw starts in their absence.
Related: LeGarrette Blount, Jeff Faine
Source: Albert Breer on Twitter
Sun, Oct 23, 2011 09:12:00 AM
Gerald McCoy - DL - Buccaneers

NFL.com's Albert Breer reports Bucs DT Gerald McCoy (ankle) is "unlikely" to be active for Week 7.

McCoy is officially a game-time decision, but is still just two weeks removed from what was believed to be a fairly serious high-ankle sprain. With the Bucs on bye in Week 8, expect them to ultimately play things safe and hold McCoy out for one more game.
Source: Albert Breer on Twitter
Sat, Oct 22, 2011 12:06:00 PM
Gerald McCoy - DL - Buccaneers

Bucs DT Gerald McCoy (ankle, questionable) did not practice on Friday and will be a game-time decision in Week 7.

The Bucs are stretching McCoy to play against the Bears two weeks removed from what appears to be a significant high ankle sprain. They probably gave him today off after limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday as a way of trying to get McCoy as healthy as possible. We'll know his status at noon ET Sunday.
Source: Rick Stroud on Twitter
Fri, Oct 21, 2011 01:40:00 PM
Gerald McCoy - DL - Buccaneers

The St. Petersburg Times reports that Bucs DT Gerald McCoy avoided a fracture in his left foot, but is believed to have a high ankle sprain.

Beat writer Stephen Holder says it's "looking like" a high sprain, an injury that could shelve McCoy for over a month. While it's good news that McCoy will avoid I.R., his absence will leave a big hole in Tampa Bay's defense. In the first four games, Pro Football Focus graded McCoy as the fourth best defensive tackle in all of football. He's been the Bucs' best run defender.
Source: Stephen Holder on Twitter
Sun, Oct 9, 2011 09:37:00 PM
Gerald McCoy - DL - Buccaneers

Bucs DT Gerald McCoy will undergo a Monday MRI on his apparent foot/ankle injury.

McCoy didn't return after suffering the injury and was spotted on the sideline later in a walking boot. The No. 3 overall pick in last year's draft has come on strong this season with 11 tackles and a sack through five games.
Source: Stephen Holder on Twitter
Sun, Oct 9, 2011 08:07:00 PM
Gerald McCoy - DL - Buccaneers

Bucs DT Gerald McCoy left Sunday's game against the Niners with an apparent foot/ankle injury and did not return.

He walked off the field with the help of trainers and returned later in a walking boot. Frank Gore has rushed for 28 yards and a touchdown mid-way through the second quarter, and with S.F. holding a 21-3 lead he is set up for a nice fantasy afternoon. Frank Okam took McCoy's place at DT.
Related: Frank Okam
Sun, Oct 9, 2011 05:02:00 PM
Gerald McCoy - DL - Buccaneers

According to PewterReport.com, Bucs DT Gerald McCoy has gotten "leaner and more muscular" this offseason.

McCoy is down to 300 pounds after playing at 310 as a rookie. Fully recovered from the biceps tear that limited him to 13 games in 2010, McCoy could be in for a big step forward this season after really coming on before his injury.
Source: Pewter Report
Sat, Jul 2, 2011 11:20:00 AM