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Erik McCoy

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Erik McCoy

NFL player. Position: Center. Team: New Orleans Saints.

Quick Facts

  • Position: Center
  • Team: New Orleans Saints (NO)
  • Status: Pro Bowl center with recent injury history

2026 Outlook

Saints center dealing with injury concerns after missing 20 games in the past two seasons. Missed action with a torn bicep last year. Maintains confident mentality about staying healthy and plans to play with "reckless abandon" rather than cautiously. McCoy is a key piece for what the Saints view as their best offensive line in years, with improved talent around him (Taliese Fuaga and Kelvin Banks Jr. at tackle, David Edwards at guard). If healthy, he provides stability to the middle of the Saints line. (per Saints Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy on missing 20 games in two years: '(Expletive) happens' - NFL.com)

McCoy emphasized he won't alter his playing style to reduce injury risk, noting that his bicep tear came from a play he's executed "a million times." His outlook remains optimistic despite the recent injury history. (per Saints C Erik McCoy: Injuries 'luck of the draw')

Health durability remains a permanent concern for McCoy, who missed 10 games in 2024 (elbow/groin injuries) and 10 games in 2025 (torn biceps). Despite this pattern of injury frustration, McCoy refuses to change his aggressive playing style, viewing injuries as "luck of the draw" rather than a consequence of reckless technique. (per Saints C Erik McCoy: Injuries 'luck of the draw', can't change how I play)

Role / Depth Chart

Starter, center. Pro Bowl caliber when healthy.

Injury Status

Recent history: bicep tear last season (2025), various issues limiting him to ~16 games over two years. Status for 2026 appears healthy heading into training camp, but injury risk remains a concern.

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