Tampa Bay Buccaneers Release Gerald McCoy
According to ABC Action News and ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Tampa Bay Bucs and Gerald McCoy have decided to mutually part ways.
This means the Buccaneers will be releasing their 6-time Pro-Bowler and star defensive tackle after playing 9 seasons in Tampa bay.
Buccaneers are releasing six-time Pro-Bowl DT Gerald McCoy, who was due to make $13 million this season, as @NFLSTROUD reported.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 20, 2019
Back in 2010 NFL Draft, Ndamukong Suh was the second overall pick and Gerald McCoy was the third overall pick. Now, nine-plus years later, both are free agents.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 20, 2019
Bucs tried to find a trade partner for DT Gerald McCoy for the past two months, but when they couldn't, the two sides mutually parted ways today, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 20, 2019
Former Buccaneers' DT Gerald McCoy wants to sign with a playoff contender, and of course make money. But he wants to win. Spots that would make sense include the Browns, the Patriots, the Chargers, the Jaguars, and the Cowboys amongst others.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 20, 2019
Before his release from the Bucs, McCoy was set to bank $13,000,000 just in base salary for 2019. The team has tried to trade him but the team’s GM has not been able to find a deal he was willing to take.
Gerald McCoy era in the Bay is officially over per @NFLSTROUD. The #Bucs save $13 million in cap space by releasing the former captain of the defense. The end was coming. We’ve known about it now for months. Keep an eye on the #Browns to look to sign McCoy to add to their d-line.
— John Sabol (@John_Sabol) May 20, 2019
