The Buccaneers released McCoy on Monday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCoy was owed $13 million for 2019 which led Tampa Bay to seek out potential trade partners over the last few month, but the team was apparently unable to find any suitors and can cut him without facing a dead-cap penalty. The 31-year-old was unsurprisingly not present for voluntary workouts or the start of OTAs last week given his murky status with the team. McCoy spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Buccaneers and seems likely to have numerous potential options in free agency.

McCoy isn't present Tuesday for the start of OTAs, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCoy has stayed away from the Buccaneers throughout the voluntary offseason program while his future remains in limbo. The team is switching to a 3-4 scheme under defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, and coach Bruce Arians has openly acknowledged the possibility of McCoy being traded or released. It seems a trade would be the best solution for both parties, but McCoy's $13 million base salary could make things tricky. Badly in need of cap space, the Bucs can cut McCoy without any dead-money charge if they're ultimately unable to find a trade.

McCoy was not present for the start of the Buccaneer's offseason program Tuesday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

This isn't entirely surprising after head coach Bruce Arians publically acknowledge the possibility McCoy could be cut or traded at a later point this offseason. However, there still no telling how long it may take McCoy to report to Tampa Bay. The 31-year-old is due a non-guaranteed $13 million base salary in 2019 after a 2018 season in which he took home six sacks and Pro Football Focus' 33rd-overall grade among defensive linemen.

Coach Bruce Arians acknowledged the possibility McCoy won't stay with the Buccaneers for the 2019 season, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports. "[McCoy]'s not as disruptive as he was four years ago," Arians said Tuesday. "He's still a good player. If he's here, he's our starting three (technique)."

EDGE Analysis

A repot in February suggested McCoy would have a place in the Bucs' new 3-4 scheme under defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, but the comment from Arians on Tuesday suggests its far from a sure thing. Given his non-guaranteed $13 million base salary for 2019, the 31-year-old defensive tackle could end up with a new team before Week 1. The skill assessment from Arians is debatable, as McCoy ranked top 20 in the league for quarterback hits both of the past two seasons, creating far more pressure than the sack numbers alone suggest.

McCoy is expected to stay in Tampa Bay for 2019, Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rumors of a split made sense given that McCoy has spent his entire career in a 4-3 scheme and carries a non-guaranteed $13 million base salary for 2019. However, new head coach Bruce Arians and defensive coordinator Todd Bowles reportedly hope to retain the veteran lineman, as they believe he can play some defensive end in a 3-4 alignment. McCoy would still be an interior rusher on passing downs, coming off a 2018 campaign in which he led the team with 21 quarterback hits and ranked third with six sacks (in 14 games). He'll turn 31 at the end of February and has three seasons remaining on a seven-year extension.

McCoy totaled four tackles (three solo) and was credited with three quarterback hits overall in the Buccaneers' 34-32 loss to the Falcons on Sunday. He finished the 2018 season with 28 tackles (17 solo), including three for loss, six sacks and one pass defensed across 14 games.

EDGE Analysis

It was a good-but-not-great season for McCoy by his lofty standards, as he posted his lowest tackle total since a six-game 2011 campaign. McCoy did manage to equal his sack total from 2017 despite playing one fewer game, and he's now notched at least that number in six consecutive seasons. However, the nine-year veteran appeared to see a reduction in run-stopping responsibilities due to the presence of first-round pick Vita Vea and offseason acquisition Jason Pierre-Paul, the latter one of the more proficient ends in the NFL at slowing down ground attacks. McCoy also battled nagging injuries to his ankle, shoulder, biceps and calf, which certainly could have played a part in his slight statistical downturn.

McCoy (ankle/shoulder) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens, gGreg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCoy began the week as a limited practice participant but was able to practice fully Friday to avoid the questionable tag. The 30-year-old will take up his usual starting role at defensive tackle for the Buccaneers.

McCoy (ankle/shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCoy logged a robust complement of 55 snaps in the Week 14 loss to the Saints, when he was credited with a sole assisted tackle. The multi-time Pro Bowler has seen his production wane during the stretch run, as he's notched just one tackle apiece for three straight games overall. McCoy's limited participation is almost assuredly a form of maintenance for the nine-year veteran, as there's no indication at this point that his Week 15 status is in any jeopardy.

McCoy had two solo tackles and a sack in Sunday's 27-9 win over San Francisco.

EDGE Analysis

McCoy missed two games with a calf injury but returned Week 9 and has added to his sack total in each of the last four games. The 30-year-old has 19 tackles (11 solo) and six sacks, make him an unreliable option for IDP purposes.

McCoy recorded four tackles (all solo) and one sack during Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

McCoy took down veteran quarterback Eli Manning for his fourth sack of the season. The veteran defensive end's low tackle volume makes him difficult to trust in IDP formats, as he only has 17 tackles on the season. McCoy will look to bounce back against the 49ers in Week 12.