Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Gerald McCoy - #93 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 300 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/25/1988 |
| Birthplace | Oklahoma City, OK |
| College | Oklahoma |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 1st round, 3rd pick by Buccaneers |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 1 | 0 |
Weapons, protection for Freeman on Dominik’s mind
It would make sense for the Bucs to fill in the gaps on their defense in this year's draft, but GM Mark Dominik is cautioning observers to avoid getting caught up in the conventional wisdom.
NFC South free-agent preview
With the owners and players mired in negotiations, the beginning of free agency is almost certain to be delayed. Yet, PFW is examining the free-agent picture for each club, here featuring the NFC South.
Dominik believes Bucs are positioned to remain on the rise
With the surprisingly successful Buccaneers selecting 20th in the first round this year, GM Mark Dominik is happy with the flexibility he believes that spot should provide in late April.
Bucs CB Barber staying in Tampa on one-year deal
The Buccaneers announced Tuesday that CB Ronde Barber will return for his 2011 season, as he signed a one-year contract with the only team he has played for.
Re-signing OG Joseph a top priority for Bucs
We hear ORG Davin Joseph, who is due to become a free agent at midnight on March 4 — barring a work stoppage — is the Buccaneers' top priority to re-sign.
NFC South 2010 season-in-review team reports
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Super Bowl still looking for first 'true' home team
Next season's champion will be crowned at Lucas Oil Stadium, and history tells us that the Colts will not be part of Super Bowl XLVI.
Three added to defensive staff in Tampa Bay
Three new coaches were hired in Tampa Bay on Tuesday to help improve the Buccaneers' young and talented defensive line.
Bucs DT McCoy says offseason will be a grind
PFW caught up with Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy, who was in Dallas taking in some of the events leading up to the Super Bowl, earlier this week.
Bucs hire new O-line coach
The Buccaneers have named Pat Morris their offensive line coach, replacing Pete Mangurian, who was fired on Friday.
Buccaneers content with receiving corps
It doesn't appear that the Buccaneers are feeling any urgency to add a veteran to their young receiving corps.
Bucs fire OL coach Mangurian
The Buccaneers fired offensive-line coach Pete Mangurian on Friday. The firing reportedly was because of Mangurian's abrasive style and his not getting along with players.
Buccaneers promote Quarles to coordinator of pro scouting
Former Buccaneers LB Shelton Quarles, who has been serving as a pro scout for the club the past four years, has been promoted to the position of coordinator of pro scouting.
Backfield help for Blount a need for Bucs
LeGarrette Blount is a powerful back with a violent running style and, following his impressive rookie year, some observers are wondering if the Bucs need to invest in a complementary back to help share the load with him.
Bucs name Stukes special-teams coach
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PLAYER NEWS
The struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have to pull out of a midseason funk without defensive tackle Gerald McCoy.|||||||
The second-year defensive tackle was placed on injured reserve Monday after tearing his right biceps during the opening quarter of a 27-16 loss to New Orleans that dropped the Bucs (4-4) into third place in the NFC South. McCoy had just returned to the lineup after sitting out the previous two games because on an ankle injury.
McCoy is inactive Sunday against Chicago.|||||||
Coach Raheem Morris said McCoy is "week to week" with a left ankle injury
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed McCoy on injured reserve.|||||||
McCoy was the third pick in this year's draft out of Oklahoma. He suffered a torn left biceps during last Sunday's 17-16 victory at Washington, finishing his rookie season with 43 tackles and three sacks.
First-round draft pick Gerald McCoy has left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' game at the Washington Redskins with a biceps injury and will not return.|||||||
The defensive tackle left the field and headed to the locker room during the first quarter Sunday. The Bucs say he is out for the rest of the game. McCoy was the No. 3 overall pick in April's NFL draft out of Oklahoma.
