Gerald McCoy Through the Years

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy watches during pre-game warmups of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Gerald McCoy (3) waits for the snap during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Buccaneers won the game, 34-17. (Greg Trott via AP)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) applauds after making a tackle during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93), wearing a cast on his hand, pursues New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Raymond James Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 in Tampa, Fla. (Perry Knotts via AP)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) celebrates after a sack in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL football game Nov. 27, 2016 in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers won 14 - 5. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) smiles before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) pass rushes during a Week 6 NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals, October 15, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Buccaneers 38-33. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2014, file photo, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy during an NFL football game in Chicago. The Buccaneers defense will be anchored by McCoy. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) directs play on the sidelines against the New Orleans Saints during a week 14 NFL football game Dec. 11, 2016 in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers won 16 - 11. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers won the game 14-5. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) looks on from the sidelines during an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 23-12. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) hugs Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) after an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) forces Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) to fumble during the second quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) greets Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) following an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 in Tampa, Fla. The Panthers won 37-23. (Perry Knotts via AP)

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) celebrates a play, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Carolina Panthers (10-4) can reach the postseason for the fourth time in the last five seasons under coach Ron Rivera with a win Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 against the slumping Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) looks to pass under pressure from Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Gerald McCoy (93) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) gestures to fans at the end of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Gerald McCoy (93) smiles during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Chicago. (Greg Trott via AP)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Gerald McCoy (93) sacks Nick Foles (9) during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Gerald McCoyl (93) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) throws a pass under pressure from Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Gerald McCoy (93) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) celebrates after sacking Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Nov. 11, 2013.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) of the Washington Redskins Sept. 30, 2012 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. The Redskins won 24 - 22. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) scrambles from Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) during an NFL football game at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. The Bucs won 16-10. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)

Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaves the field after play against the Kansas City Chiefs Oct. 14, 2012 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Tampa won 38 - 10. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) dives on a fumble by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons won the game 24-23. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers watches introductions for play before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Aug. 27, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) works against San Diego Chargers guard Tyronne Green (69) during an NFL football game, Sunday, November 11, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 34-24. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Gerald McCoy (93) during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 9, 2012 in Tampa,Florida at Raymond James Stadium. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy jokes with team mates prior to the the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) celebrates after safety Ronde Barber intercepted a pass from New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy holds up a jersey after he was selected as the third overall pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the NFL football draft at Radio City Music Hall, Thursday, April 22, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)