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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:40:32 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Gerald McCoy said he wants to be more of a leader on the defense this year, saying he has played long enough for the defense to be his.
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:20:55 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Gerald McCoy said he is no longer a Pro Bowler, saying he needs to prove it again in 2013. "No I'm not," McCoy said. "It's 2013. I haven't done anything. That's my motivation. I'm not a Pro Bowler. Last year I was. This year I haven't done anything. We're on Day 2 in our workouts and right now I'm just a guy."
Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:13:31 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Gerald McCoy was not fined for his questionable hit in the Week 3 game against the Dallas Cowboys which drew the ire of QB Tony Romo.
Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:53:37 -0700
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could switch from a 4-3 defensive alignment to a three-man front in the coming weeks after they learned that DE Adrian Clayborn (knee) is lost for the season with a torn ligament in his right knee. DT Gerald McCoy should see an increased role starting in Week 4. DEs George Johnson and Daniel Te'o-Nesheim will also see more repetitions.
Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:33:20 -0700
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy (knee) was taken to the locker room during the third preseason game Friday, Aug. 24, to have his knee examined.
Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:57:37 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy (leg) left the third preseason game Friday, Aug. 24, after injuring his leg. He was examined on the sidelines and appeared to be walking around fine.
Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:09:38 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy said his play is improving this offseason because the coaching staff has been teaching him the proper way to make tackles. "We do a tackling circuit before every practice, and I've never done anything like that before,'' McCoy said. "I realize now that, before, I was just playing football. Now, I'm really learning how to tackle and I think it's going to help me a lot.''
Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:05:45 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Gerald McCoy (biceps) said he will be ready for the start of the 2012 season. "I'm feeling good. I'll be 100 percent ... I've basically locked myself in the gym (during the offseason)," McCoy said.
Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:54:23 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano said he likes how DT Gerald McCoy plays and believes he can be a dominant player moving forward. "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 because I think he can be a dominant force in this league."
Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:00:31 -0800
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Gerald McCoy (biceps) said he is ahead of schedule in his rehab from a torn right biceps muscle, and he is expected to be ready for the team's offseason workouts. The injury is expected to take 12 months to heal, but he's hoping to be ready for the start of next season. Doctors told him that his arms should be stronger than before following the surgery.
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:10:49 -0800
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said the acquisition of DL Albert Haynesworth was made due to the injury to DL Gerald McCoy (biceps). "I would say candidly that if Gerald wasn't hurt right now, I probably wouldn't do this move," Dominik said. "But because of the situation we're in, I felt Albert Haynesworth has the best ability of any defensive tackle out there. For us and for me, it made sense as an organization to bring him on board."
Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:35:14 -0800
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Gerald McCoy (biceps) will undergo surgery to fix a torn right biceps tendon Wednesday, Nov. 9, and his rehab is expected to last at least six months.
Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:27:09 -0800
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed DL Gerald McCoy (biceps) on the Injured Reserve Monday, Nov. 7. The team also released RB Chad Spann and C Zane Taylor from their practice squad.
Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:22:12 -0800
Updating previous reports, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris said DT Gerald McCoy (biceps) will miss the rest of the season because of a torn biceps.
Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:19:26 -0800
Updating a previous item, Tampa Bay Buccaneers players said following Week 9 that DL Gerald McCoy (arm) will miss the rest of the season with a right arm injury.
Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:46:03 -0800
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Gerald McCoy (biceps) suffered a torn right biceps in the Week 9 game against the New Orleans Saints, and he is expected to be lost for the rest of the season. "Hey, stuff like that happens, man," DL Brian Price said. "I feel bad for him because he had the same injury last year, just on the other arm. My heart goes out to him because I know how hard it is being on IR. I just hope he gets better."
Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:02:57 -0800
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy (arm) suffered an arm injury in Week 9.
Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:18:57 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers C Jeff Faine (biceps), LB Mason Foster (ankle), FS Tanard Jackson (hamstring), DL Gerald McCoy (ankle), DL Brian Price (illness) and WR Sammie Stroughter (ankle) practiced fully Friday, Nov. 4, and each is listed as probable for Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints.
Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:53:41 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sammie Stroughter (ankle), C Jeff Faine (biceps), DTs Gerald McCoy (ankle) and Brian Price (illness) and LB Mason Foster (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 3.
Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:41:57 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers C Jeff Faine (biceps), LB Mason Foster (ankle), DL Gerald McCoy (ankle) and WR Sammie Stroughter (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:09:49 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Gerald McCoy (ankle) returned to practice Tuesday, Nov. 1. He is expected to return in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints.
Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:29:24 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy (ankle) and C Jeff Faine (biceps) are both expected to play in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints. LB Mason Foster (ankle) is also expected back. S Tanard Jackson (hamstring) and C Jeremy Zuttah (knee) will be evaluated later in the week.
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:15:28 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy (ankle) and LB Mason Foster (ankle) are participating in practice Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:53:22 -0700
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared DL Gerald McCoy, OT James Lee, C Jeff Faine, RB LeGarrette Blount, CB Myron Lewis, WR Sammie Stroughter, TE Zach Pianalto inactive for Week 7.
Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:15:28 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy (ankle) likely will not be able to play in Week 7 because of his ankle injury.
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:42:03 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Gerald McCoy (ankle) and TE Luke Stocker (knee) are listed as questionable for Week 7. McCoy did not practice Friday, Oct. 21, while Stocker practiced in full.
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:44:43 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Gerald McCoy (ankle) did not practice Friday, Oct. 21, and is a game-time decision for Week 7.
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:34:19 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sammie Stroughter (ankle), DT Gerald McCoy (ankle) and LB Mason Foster (ankle) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 20.
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:18:59 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Gerald McCoy (ankle) and WR Sammie Stroughter (ankle) were limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:05:11 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Gerald McCoy (ankle) has been healing quickly, and the team is optimistic that he will play against the Chicago Bears in London in Week 7.
Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:16:32 -0700
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared OG Derek Hardman, DL Gerald McCoy, OT James Lee, RB LeGarrette Blount, TE Luke Stocker, WR Sammie Stroughter, LB Zac Diles inactive for Week 6.
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:04:37 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DLs Da'Quan Bowers, Roy Miller, Frank Okam and Brian Price are all likely to see time in Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints with DL Gerald McCoy (ankle) sidelined.
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:10:11 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Gerald McCoy (ankle), TE Luke Stocker (knee) and WR Sammie Stroughter (foot) did not practice Friday, Oct. 14, and have been ruled out for Week 6.
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:28:44 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Mason Foster (ankle), DL Gerald McCoy (ankle), TE Luke Stocker (knee) and WR Sammie Stroughter (foot) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 13.
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:44:12 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Mason Foster (ankle), DL Gerald McCoy (ankle), TE Luke Stocker (knee) and WR Sammie Stroughter (foot) were unable to practice Wednesday, Oct. 12.
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:40:32 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris said DT Gerald McCoy (ankle) likely will not play in Week 6 because of an ankle injury.
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:43:26 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL George Johnson will be promoted from the practice squad to account for the injury to DL Gerald McCoy (ankle). TE Collin Franklin will be released to make room on the roster.
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:39:07 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB LeGarrette Blount (knee) is unlikely to be available against the New Orleans Saints in Week 6. Also, the team doesn't expect DL Gerald McCoy (ankle) to be available after injuring his left ankle in Week 5. McCoy is being listed as week-to-week. RBs Earnest Graham, Kregg Lumpkin and Allen Bradford are options at running back if Blount cannot play.
Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:02:14 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Gerald McCoy (ankle) does not have a broken bone in his lower leg after leaving the Week 5 game against the San Francisco 49ers. However, he might have a high ankle sprain. He'll have an MRI Monday, Oct. 10.
Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:13:02 -0700
The confidence of head coach Raheem Morris in his young defensive linemen, including DLs Adrian Clayborn, Gerald McCoy and Brian Price, has led the coach to scrap the Tampa 2 for more aggressive man-to-man coverage. "Coach Morris, on the sideline, he said: 'Look, I've got all the faith in you guys who were brought here to do what you do. So go out there and show me,'" McCoy said.
Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:14:56 -0700
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy (shoulder) is considered day-to-day with a shoulder injury. General manager Mark Dominik said the injury is not serious.
Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:49:21 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Gerald McCoy (shoulder) injured his right shoulder during practice Friday, Aug. 5.
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:15:55 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy has been working with DE Adrian Clayborn during player-organized workouts to help Clayborn on his pass rush technique as well as understand the defense better. Clayborn said he also expects to learn a lot from OT Donald Penn once training camp starts.
Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:46:42 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy (biceps) and LB Quincy Black (arm) were fully participating in the player-organized workout Tuesday, June 28. Both finished the 2010 season on Injured Reserve.
Fri, 27 May 2011 10:56:49 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy said he has done a lot of film study this offseason in addition to his workouts.
Fri, 27 May 2011 08:16:43 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Gerald McCoy (biceps) said he is nearly 100 percent healthy from his torn biceps injury. "I'm all right. I'm not quite there, but I'm getting there. I'm getting there real fast," McCoy said. "I work out five times a week. I'm constantly rehabbing. I do pilates two times a week and I get massages two times a week. I stay pretty busy. It is strictly business. I've been out here in San Diego for what's going on four months. It is hard work, man. This lockout thing is a little strange for everybody, but all I can do is be ready."
Thu, 26 May 2011 10:17:19 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy said he looking to get under 300 pounds for next season so he can try to maximize his speed and explosiveness.
Thu, 26 May 2011 10:12:46 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy has arranged workouts for defensive linemen this weekend in San Diego. McCoy said six defensive linemen have attended the workouts including first-round draft choice DE Adrian Clayborn.
Thu, 19 May 2011 10:48:09 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy has been working out this offseason trying to add upper body strength for next season. McCoy is completely healed from the biceps injury he suffered during the season.
Tue, 17 May 2011 23:44:30 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Gerald McCoy (biceps) is expected to be 100 percent when the team starts training. "I'm working out and trying to be at my best, so when they say, 'Gerald, it's time to get back to work', I'm ready," McCoy said.
