IRErik McCoy
NO (11)
Tue 10/21/25 7:34 PM

New Orleans placed McCoy (biceps) on its injured reserve list Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The move comes as no surprise, as it was already known McCoy would miss the remainder of the season after tearing his biceps during Sunday's game at Chicago. Luke Fortner stepped in at center for the Saints after McCoy went down in Week 7, but the team could at some point opt to slide over Cesar Ruiz if Fortner proves a significant downgrade.

IRErik McCoy
NO (11)
Mon 10/20/25 6:18 PM

Head coach Kellen Moore relayed Monday that McCoy sustained a season-ending biceps injury during the Saints' 26-14 loss to the Bears on Sunday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCoy tore his biceps during Sunday's loss, which will sideline the seventh-year offensive lineman for the rest of the 2025 season. His loss is a severe blow to the Saints' offense, as the 2019 second-rounder was named to the Pro Bowl in each of the last two years. Luke Fortner entered Sunday's game following McCoy's exit, but it could be Cesar Ruiz who shifts over from right guard to center for the rest of the 2025 campaign.

IRErik McCoy
NO (11)
Mon 10/20/25 1:07 PM

McCoy is believed to have sustained a torn biceps in Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Bears and will likely miss the remainder of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran center exited New Orleans' Week 7 loss in the fourth quarter, and the injury now appears serious enough to sideline him for the remainder of the year. This is a huge blow to the Saints' offensive line, as McCoy was selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his last two seasons. In his stead, Luke Fortner is expected to step in and start at center.

IRErik McCoy
NO (11)
Sun 10/19/25 4:03 PM

McCoy (biceps) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Bears.
EDGE Analysis
McCoy left in the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest after sustaining a bicep injury and was quickly ruled out. Luke Fortner is now in at center for the Saints.

IRErik McCoy
NO (11)
Fri 6/6/25 10:28 PM

McCoy (elbow) is taking part in the Saints' offseason training activities.
EDGE Analysis
McCoy ended last year on IR after injuring his elbow against Green Bay in Week 16. The veteran out of Texas A&M is now healthy again and is expected to serve as the Saints' starting center in 2025.

IRErik McCoy
NO (11)
Sat 12/28/24 5:59 PM

The Saints placed McCoy (elbow) on injured reserve Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
McCoy's placement on IR comes as no surprise, as he was already expected to miss the Saints' final two games of the regular season due to an elbow injury he suffered against the Packers in Week 16. Shane Lemieux is expected to serve as New Orleans' starting center for the last two games of the year, starting with Sunday's game against Las Vegas.

IRErik McCoy
NO (11)
Thu 12/26/24 4:59 PM

McCoy (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCoy injured his elbow during the Saints' Week 16 loss to the Packers. He was able to avoid a major injury, though it appears as though he will not play in the Saints' final two games of the regular season, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Shane Lemieux will serve as New Orleans' starting center due to McCoy and Lucas Patrick (knee) both being ruled out for Sunday's game.

IRErik McCoy
NO (11)
Tue 12/24/24 3:01 PM

Interim head coach Darren Rizzi said Monday that McCoy does not require surgery to repair an elbow injury that he suffered in New Orleans' 34-0 loss to Green Bay on Monday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCoy attempted to play through the injury in the second quarter, but he was taken out of the game for a second time and did not take the field for the second half. While it appears likely that McCoy will miss the Saints' final two games of the regular season, the good news is that he doesn't appear to require a procedure to repair the injury. Shane Lemieux will likely take over at starting center for as long as McCoy is sidelined.

IRErik McCoy
NO (11)
Mon 12/23/24 10:01 PM

McCoy (elbow) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the Packers.
EDGE Analysis
McCoy left in the first quarter of Monday's game due to an elbow injury. He briefly returned in the second frame, but he has since exited the contest and will not return. Shane Lemieux will serve as the Saints' center for the rest of the game due to McCoy's injury.

IRErik McCoy
NO (11)
Mon 12/23/24 9:02 PM

McCoy (elbow) has returned for Monday's game against the Packers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCoy briefly left Monday's game due to an elbow injury he picked up in the first quarter, but he has been cleared to return to the contest and will reclaim his spot at center from Shane Lemieux.