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Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi is seeing his emphasis on closing out games paying off

Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi says he's been trying to get New Orleans' players to be at their best in the closing stages of games

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy appears to have avoided major injury in win over Cleveland "I think it's probably a good thing we have a bye week this week, but I think Erik's going to be OK"

2 DAYS AGO • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Aggravates groin injury Sunday McCoy is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 11 matchup versus Cleveland due to a groin injury.

Impact McCoy landed on IR due to a groin injury in late September and sat out seven games. He was able to return for Sunday's contest against Cleveland but was deemed questionable to return in the second half due to another groin issue. Shane Lemieux has entered the game at center in McCoy's stead.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Cleveland McCoy (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact McCoy was able to practice in full Friday, which gave the Saints the green light to activate the 2019 second-round pick off injured reserve Saturday. With Lucas Patrick (ankle) inactive for Sunday's game, McCoy should slide into the starting center spot while Shane Lemieux serves as the backup.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Activated off IR New Orleans activated McCoy (groin) off injured reserve Saturday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McCoy was able to practice in full Friday, which is good enough for him to be activated from IR. He's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, but if he does play, he should reclaim his starting spot at center.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 11 McCoy (groin) logged a full practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McCoy opened the week with consecutive limited practices, but the 2019 second-round pick finished strong with a full practice Friday. Even with the questionable tag, Rod Walker of The New Orleans Advocate relays that McCoy should be activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game. If that's the case, McCoy would likely start as center as Lucas Patrick has been ruled out for a second straight game due to an ankle injury.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Saints QB Jameis Winston returns to New Orleans with the Browns

Jameis Winston is returning to the Superdome with the Cleveland Browns just one season after ending his four-year stint with the New Orleans Saints

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Erik McCoy on return from injury | Browns vs. Saints NFL Week 11 New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy speaks with the media on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center as the Saint...

NOVEMBER 13 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Staying on IR McCoy (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact McCoy's 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve opened Thursday. He was able to log consecutive limited practices to the end the week, but he'll be sidelined for Sunday's contest. McCoy's next chance at suiting up will be Week 11 against Cleveland on Sunday, Nov. 17.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens Thursday McCoy (groin) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday.

Impact McCoy suffered a groin injury in Week 3 against the Eagles, and he was placed on injured reserve after undergoing surgery. His 21-day practice opened Thursday, and he was listed as a limited practice participant in the injury report. McCoy figures to need more time to ramp up before returning to games, but it's unclear who will the the starting center for the Saints against the Falcons on Sunday. Lucas Patrick has missed both practices this week due to a calf injury, though Shane Lemieux (knee) is closer to returning from injured reserve than McCoy. If McCoy, Patrick nor Lemieux is able to play Sunday, Connor McGovern would figure to be the starting center.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Saints Get Pro Bowl Lineman and Team Captain Back at Practice On Thursday The Saints got another big piece back to the mix for practice. Center Erik McCoy was spotted on Thursday, according to reports. This should...

NOVEMBER 7 • SI.COM

Saints searching for remedies as they try to avoid their worst skid since 2005

New Orlans Saints coach Dennis Allen says he has urged his players to rest their minds and bodies as best they can before reconvening next week to prepare for a road game against t...

OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sean Payton triumphs in return to New Orleans as Broncos dominate Saints 33-10

Javonte Williams rushed two touchdowns and the Denver Broncos triumphed in coach Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans, beating the banged-up...

OCTOBER 18

Which teams will show up when the Falcons meet the Saints in an NFC South showdown?

The New Orleans Saints looked dominant the first two weeks of the season

SEPTEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Saints are shuffling their beat-up offensive line in advance of their visit to Atlanta

Saints coach Dennis Allen says starting center Erik McCoy has had surgery to repair a groin injury and has been placed on injured reserve

SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to IR McCoy (groin) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact McCoy's move to IR was imminent, as the 27-year-old sustained a groin injury during the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Eagles that requires surgery and is expected to sideline him for the next 6-to-8 weeks. Lucas Patrick will likely assume the Saints' first-team center duties while McCoy recovers from surgery.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Saints C Erik McCoy (groin) expected to miss 6-8 weeks New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy is expected to require surgery on his groin that would sideline him for six to eight weeks, NFL Network...

SEPTEMBER 24 • THESTATE.COM

Expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks McCoy (groin) suffered an injury during Sunday's loss to the Eagles that is expected to require surgery and sideline him 6-to-8 weeks, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact McCoy's estimated recovery timetable sounds like it will result in him being placed on IR, leaving Lucas Patrick to operate as the Saints' starting center until early November, at least. Until McCoy returns to full health, the Pro Bowler's absence will represent a notable blow to the strength of New Orleans' offensive line.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

The Saints' new offense is working to rebound after being slowed by the Eagles

The honeymoon might not be over yet for new Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak

SEPTEMBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All-Pro OL Lane Johnson of Eagles, Erik McCoy of Saints out with injuries Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro offensive tackle Lane Johnson and New Orleans Saints starting center Erik McCoy have been ruled out of their gam...

SEPTEMBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Won't return Sunday McCoy (groin) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Eagles, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact McCoy sustained a groin injury in the first quarter, and he will not return to Sunday's contest. Lucas Patrick will serve as the Saints' center for the rest of the game while Olisaemeka Udoh stays in at left guard.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with groin injury McCoy is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a groin injury, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact McCoy walked off the field slowly, but under his own power, and he went to the locker room after being looked at in the blue medical tent. Lucas Patrick has shifted over to center while Olisaemeka Udoh has come into the game at left guard.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Erik McCoy on Alvin Kamara, Saints offense | Saints-Panthers Postgame | 2024 NFL Week 1 New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy's postgame interview after the Saints' game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL sea...

SEPTEMBER 8 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Erik McCoy on new players on o-line, being a veteran 8/29/2024 New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy speaks with the media on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 after practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Cente...

AUGUST 29 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Chiefs make Creed Humphrey NFL's highest-paid center with 4-year, $72 million deal, AP source says

The Kansas City Chiefs and Creed Humphrey have agreed to a four-year, $72 million extension that makes him the highest-paid center in NFL history, a person with knowledge of the de...

AUGUST 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS