ERIK MCCOY NEWS

Returns to practice Wednesday The Saints designated McCoy (calf) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact McCoy has spent the last four games on IR after being forced out with a calf injury Week 9 versus Baltimore, and he was designated to return to practice at the earliest possible opportunity. The 25-year-old will now have a 21-day window to be restored to the active roster, otherwise he'll revert to IR for the remainder of the 2022 campaign. McCoy's first chance to play again will come Sunday against Atlanta.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: Saints, Juwan Johnson and Erik McCoy team up with Tabasco to teach Son of a Saint how to prepare holiday meals The New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson and center Erik McCoy teamed up with Tabasco to teach kids at Son of a Saint how to prepare h...

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Defending champion Rams, Saints in urgent need of a victory

The defending champion Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints have been on parallel paths this season

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Placed on injured reserve McCoy (calf) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact McCoy suffered the injury in the Saints' Week 9 loss to Baltimore and has failed to practice in any capacity since. He'll now be forced to miss the team's next four games, meaning the earliest he can return is Week 15 against the Falcons.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints Place C Erik McCoy on IR, Activate 2 for Steelers Matchup New Orleans places a key offensive piece on IR, activate 2 players, for week 10 matchup at Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Sidelined Week 10 McCoy (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McCoy was forced out with a calf injury during the first half of Monday's loss to the Ravens and was seen in a walking boot postgame. The 25-year-old then did not practice at all Week 10, so his next opportunity to play will come against the Rams on Sunday, Nov. 20. With McCoy sidelined, Cesar Ruiz will likely shift over to claim the Saints' starting center role while Calvin Throckmorton steps in at right guard.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints 1st-year coach Allen bemoans inconsistent play

Dennis Allen will need the second half of his first season as Saints head coach to go better than the first if New Orleans is to entertain any postseason possibilities

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Sporting walking boot postgame McCoy left the locker room with a walking boot following Monday's 27-13 loss to the Ravens, Brooke Kirchhofer of WWL-TV New Orleans reports.

Impact McCoy was unable to return after exiting in the first half against Baltimore, and he was seen struggling to put any weight on his injured calf postgame, per Kirchhofer. The 25-year-old has started all 52 of his regular-season games since being selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, and he inked a five-year contract extension with New Orleans this offseason. It will be worth monitoring McCoy's status heading into Sunday's contest versus Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drake, Houston lead Ravens past Saints for 3rd straight win

Kenyan Drake rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, Justin Houston had an interception to go with his third straight multiple-sack game, and the Baltimore Ravens beat the New Orle...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Exits with injury McCoy (calf) is questionable to return to Monday's game versus the Ravens, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact McCoy was forced out before the end of the first half and was unable to take the field on the Saints' first series of the third quarter. The veteran center also entered the 2022 campaign with a lingering calf issue, but he has been able to start every game for New Orleans this season. With McCoy sidelined, Cesar Ruiz moved over to center and Calvin Throckmorton was inserted at right guard, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football and Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Erik McCoy on Ravens' defensive line, Saints offense 11/5/22 New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy's post-practice interview ahead of the Saints' Monday Night Football game against the Baltimore Ravens...

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Erik McCoy Post-Practice Interview 10/12/2022 | Saints Bengals Week 6 New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy post practice interview from Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 ahead of the Saints' Week 6 game against the Cinc...

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Erik McCoy on Andy Dalton, Saints run game 10/4/2022 New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy post practice interview from Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 ahead of the Saints' Week 5 game against the Seattle...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Erik McCoy talks London adjustments 9/28/2022 New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy interview from Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 in London as the team gets ready for their Week 4 game against...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

AP source: Saints' McCoy agrees to 5-year, $63M extension

New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy has agreed to a contract extension and a person familiar with the terms said it spans five years and is worth up to about $63.8 million

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Saints, center Erik McCoy agree to five-year extension worth up to $63.75M Center Erik McCoy has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth up to $63.75 million and includes more than $40 million in guarantees...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • NFL.COM

Saints receiver Thomas, left tackle Hurst back at practice

The New Orleans Saints' top receiver and projected starting blind-side blocker are practicing again after being sidelined since mid-August

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Saints seek 6th straight winning season at dawn of Allen era

It’s the dawn of the Dennis Allen era for the New Orleans Saints

AUGUST 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Erik McCoy, Cesar Ruiz, & Ethan Greenidge | Ice Cold Takes New Orleans Saints offensive linemen Erik McCoy, Cesar Ruiz, and Ethan Greenidge give their Ice Cold Takes presented by Rouses Markets at Sa...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints' 1st-rounder Penning building pugilistic reputation

Saints first-round draft choice Trevor Penning has been at the center of a few training camp skirmishes this week as he fights for playing time at left tackle

AUGUST 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Erik McCoy on chemistry with Jameis Winston, offensive line | Saints Training Camp 2022 New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy post-practice interview from Saints Training Camp 2022 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Augu...

AUGUST 1, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints use first-round draft picks to fill offensive needs

The New Orleans Saints used their first-round picks in the NFL draft to address offensive needs

APRIL 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Erik McCoy Was a Beacon for a Battered Saints Line in 2021 Multi-talented C Erik McCoy had another strong season for New Orleans in 2021. Could McCoy be one of the pieces included in a blockbuster tr...

MARCH 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Clear of injury report McCoy (illness) isn't listed on the Saints' injury report Wednesday.

Impact McCoy didn't suit up for Sunday's matchup with the Panthers after being activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, but it now appears he's received full clearance. The 2019 second-round pick should reclaim his starting spot at center for Week 18.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints gratified to close tough season with meaningful game

Saints coach Sean Payton says the premium New Orleans places on toughness and character has yielded encouraging results during a difficult season

JANUARY 4, 2022 • Associated Press