The Bucs released Gerald McCoy Monday, ending speculation about the defensive end’s future with the only team he’s ever played for and possibly giving him a chance to star somewhere else.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) waits in the tunnel before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Fla. on August 9, 2018. [MONICA HERNDON | Times]
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Tampa Bay Times
Published May 20, 2019
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) leaves the field after a loss in an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La. [Times (2016)]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Fla. on August 9, 2018. [MONICA HERNDON | Times]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) warms up before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the New Orleans Saints on December 9, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. [MONICA HERNDON | Times]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) gestures while making his way on to the field for pregame warmups prior to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 in Tampa. [MONICA HERNDON | Times]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) greets defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the Washington Redskins on November 11, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. [MONICA HERNDON | Times]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) blows a kiss to fans after a victory over the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. [Times (2017)]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) celebrates after a victory over the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. [Times (2017)]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) is seen between plays during the second half of a game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills at New Era Field in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. [Times (2017)]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) takes a moment before the first defensive series of the first quarter of the game between the New York Giants and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. [Times (2017)]
Gerald McCoy poses for photos with families and children during a surprise holiday event with Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and his family at the One Buccaneer Place on December 11, 2018 in Tampa. [TAILYR IRVINE | Times]
Tampa Bay Buccaneer defensive tackle Gerald McCoy engages the crowd attending the "OD-Line Delivers Christmas" event held at Raymond James Stadium. [OCTAVIO JONES | Times]