3 Contenders That Should Sign Gerald McCoy After the Bucs Released Him
By Ryan Flores
In a surprising turn of events, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided to release their start defensive tackle in Gerald McCoy after nine seasons with the team. This decision was fueled by the fact that they didn't want to pay the rest of his salary, totaling another $38.4 million over the next three seasons. McCoy is now free to sign wherever he chooses, so with that said, let's take a look at three contenders which could be interested in him.
3. Los Angeles Rams
The Rams elected not to bring back Ndamukong Suh after just one season with the team. This frees up a spot for the Rams to go after McCoy, who would be an absolute force with Dante Fowler, Michael Brockers and Aaron Donald. The Rams might have come up short in the Super Bowl, but they're very much still favorites in the NFC to get back to the NFL's biggest stage.
2. Cleveland Browns
The Browns have had an insane offseason, adding players like Kareem Hunt, Odell Beckham Jr., Olivier Vernon and Greedy Williams. They team has absolutely put themselves in the conversation to be a contender, and could be even more amazing if they were to add McCoy. He would join an already stacked front line that includes Myles Garrett, Vernon and Sheldon Richardson, and would form arguably the best defensive line in the AFC North.
1. New England Patriots
This just seems like a Patriots move to make. Just recently, they signed the recently cut Jamie Collins, who spent time with the team for four seasons before being traded to the Browns. The Patriots are perennial title contenders, and running it back with McCoy this time would be a phenomenal move for New England, especially after they lost Trey Flowers in free agency.