New Orleans Saints: Major Announcement About Star Pro Bowler Who Has Been Out for Seven Games
The New Orleans Saints have designated standout Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy (groin) for return from injured reserve after he missed the last seven games. He practiced on Thursday and Friday but the team decided to hold him out for another game. During this time, the Saints secured an upset victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10, which marked Darren Rizzi’s first game as the interim head coach.
Earlier this week, the Saints made a surprising move on the offensive line, suggesting McCoy’s return was on the horizon. In an unexpected roster decision, the Saints waived backup center Connor McGovern on Monday. McGovern, who had been signed in early October and started the last five games, was claimed by the New York Jets the following day.
All that remained for the Saints was to activate their elite center before the game. Erik McCoy practiced as a limited participant on Wednesday and Thursday, and then moved to full participation on Friday. After releasing the final injury report that listed him as questionable, the Saints confirmed on social media that they had activated him off injured reserve. He is set to return to the starting lineup after the team went 1-6 during his absence.
Erik McCoy Activated From Injured Reserve
The implications of his return are significant for the team.
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