Erik McCoy

NFL CAREER – McCoy enters his eighth season as the interior anchor of the Black and Gold line and their longest tenured player. After being selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft as the highest drafted player by New Orleans from Texas A&M, McCoy has opened all 88 regular season games and three postseason contests at center he's appeared in for New Orleans. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, McCoy anticipates a healthy return to the lineup in 2026 to fortify the Saints interior after missing the last ten contests in 2025 (biceps).

NFL CAREER – McCoy enters his eighth season as the interior anchor of the Black and Gold line and their longest tenured player. After being selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft as the highest drafted player by New Orleans from Texas A&M, McCoy has opened all 88 regular season games and three postseason contests at center he's appeared in for New Orleans. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, McCoy anticipates a healthy return to the lineup in 2026 to fortify the Saints interior after missing the last ten contests in 2025 (biceps).

CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Placed on Injured Reserve (biceps), 10/22/25; Placed on Injured Reserve (elbow), 12/28/24; Activated off of Injured Reserve, 11/16/24; Placed on Injured Reserve (hamstring), 9/25/24; Signed to a five-year contract extension, 9/8/22; Activated from Injured Reserve, 12/17/22; Placed on Injured Reserve (calf), 11/12/22; Activated from Reserve/COVID-19, 1/1/22; Placed on Reserve/COVID-19, 12/30/21; Signed to a four-year contract, 5/10/19; Selected in the second round (48th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.

HONORS – 2024: Pro Bowl; 2023: Pro Bowl; 2019: All-Rookie (PFWA, The Athletic).

2025 – Offensive team captain for third consecutive season started seven games at C before suffering season-ending biceps injury…Blocked for a unit that gained a season-high 189 yards rushing at Buffalo, Sept. 28…Anchored a line that did not surrender a sack vs. New York Giants, Oct. 5…Suffered a season-ending biceps injury at Chicago, Oct.19. 2024 – Started seven contests at C and contributed on special teams, anchoring the New Orleans offensive line and helping team to a 4-3 record when on the field. Despite playing just seven games, McCoy was selected to his second consecutive Pro Bowl…Started his 75th career game for an offensive line that put up 47 points, including a franchise-tying nine straight scoring drives to open the contest and played on special teams vs. Carolina, Sept. 8…Anchored the line for an offense that scored five straight touchdowns to open the first half and saw 190 yards rushing on afternoon, including 115 from RB Alvin Kamara at Dallas, Sept. 15…Left in first quarter (groin) vs. Philadelphia, Sept. 22…Missed next seven weeks on Injured Reserve…Returned in a win vs. Cleveland, Nov. 17, anchoring an offensive line unit that helped the Saints rush for a season-high 214 yards on 28 carries (7.6 avg.) while putting up 473 yards of offense. Left the game in the third quarter and did not return…Returned to action in win at New York Giants, Dec. 8…Placed on Injured Reserve for remainder of season, Dec. 28 after suffering an elbow injury at Green Bay, Dec. 23. 2023 – Started all 17 contests at C for New Orleans, the only member of the offensive line to open every game. Named to his first Pro Bowl…Blocked for an offense that ran for 134 yards in Monday Night win at Carolina, Sept.18…Blocked for an offensive line that ran for 136 yards at New England, Oct. 8…At Indianapolis, Oct. 29, blocked for an offense that posted season-highs in yards (511), avg yards per play (7.7), rushing yards (161), rushing touchdowns (three) and net passing yards (350)…Blocked for a line that did not allow a sack vs Chicago, Nov. 5…Blocked for an offense that posted 148 yards rushing (season-high 5.3 avg) at Atlanta, Nov. 26…Blocked for an offense that ran for over 100 yards for the second straight contest (113) vs. Detroit, Dec. 3…At Tampa Bay, Dec. 31, blocked for an offense that ran for 108 yards…Blocked for an offense that posted season-highs in points scored (48), first downs (27), rushing first downs (12) and passing touchdowns (four), while running for 154 yards (4.4 avg.) in season finale win vs Atlanta, 1/7/24.  2022 – Opened all 13 games he appeared in at C…Vs. Seattle, Oct. 9, blocked for an offense that had two 100-yard rushers; Alvin Kamara, who totaled 194 yards from scrimmage and Taysom Hill, who rushed for a season-high 112 yards in 39-37 victory. Team rushed for season-high 235 yards…At Arizona, Oct. 20, blocked for an offense that posted season-high 409 passing yards, surrendering zero sacks…Vs. Las Vegas, Oct. 30, blocked with a line that didn't allow Andy Dalton to be sacked for the second consecutive week…Vs. Baltimore, Nov. 7, left game with calf injury that caused him to miss next four games…At Cleveland, Dec. 24, blocked for a line that didn't allow Dalton to be sacked...Vs. Carolina, 1/8/23, blocked for Kamara as he rushed for season-high 107 yards. 2021 – Opened all 12 games he appeared in at C…Vs. Green Bay, Sept. 12, left the game with a calf injury. Would miss the next four games…At Seattle, Oct. 25, blocked for Kamara as he totaled 179 yards from scrimmage in the Saints' 13-10 Monday night win…Vs. Tampa Bay, Oct. 31, the Saints rushed for 152 yards, helping them earn a 36-27 win over the defending Super Bowl champions…At Tennessee, Nov. 14, blocked for an offense that posted season-high 287 passing yards…Vs. Dallas, Dec. 2, blocked for an offense that totaled a season-high 405 total yards…At New York Jets, Dec. 12, blocked for the Saints' highest rushing output of the season with 203 yards on the ground and three TDs propelling New Orleans to a 30-9 win...Missed Week 17 contest vs. Carolina (COVID-19 protocols)…At Atlanta, 1/9/22, blocked for an offense that totaled 195 rushing yards, the second highest output of season. 2020 – Opened all 16 regular season games and both postseason contests at C, blocking for an offense that led the NFL with a club-record 30 rushing touchdowns and averaged 141.6 rushing yards per game, both ranked sixth in NFL…Provided key block on Kamara's 52-yard TD reception vs. Green Bay, Sept. 27…Blocked for offense that gained 168 yards rushing vs. Atlanta, Nov. 22...Blocked for an offense that rushed for 229 yards and four scores at Denver, Nov. 29…Blocked for an offense that rushed for over 200 yards for second consecutive week at Atlanta, Dec. 6…Blocked for an offense that rushed for 264 yards and scored seven touchdowns on the ground, including an NFL record-tying six by Kamara vs. Minnesota, Dec. 25…Blocked for an offense that rushed for 157 yards in regular season finale at Carolina, 1/3/21. 2019 – Opened all 16 regular season games and Wild Card Playoff loss vs. Minnesota, 1/5/20 at C, blocking for an offensive line that allowed just 25 sacks, tied for third-fewest in NFL…Consensus All-Rookie selection…At Chicago, Oct 20 and vs. Arizona, Oct. 27, helped Latavius Murray rush for over 100 yards in back-to-back contests.

COLLEGE – Started all 39 games (37 at C, two at G) that he appeared in over three seasons (2016-18)…Started and was a team captain for all 13 games in 2018, helping the Aggies gain 6,131 total net yards…Blocked for an offense that gained 500-or-more net yards five times…Named Southeastern Conference's Offensive Lineman of the Week after win over LSU...Started every game in 2017, lining up at C for 11 of 13 games and G in the other two…Helped Aggies average 406.8 yards per game (155.6 rushing and 251.2 passing), gaining 350 or more yards of total offense eight times…Earned team's top academic award…Started all 13 games at C as redshirt freshman in 2016, earning Freshman All-SEC...Earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week after standout performance in his first career start vs. UCLA...Cleared the way for a balanced offense that gained 467.0 yards per game…Aggies rushed for more than 200 yards in seven games and had 350-plus yards twice…Graduated with telecommunications degree.

PERSONAL – Prepped at Lufkin (Texas) HS...As a senior, graded out at 95 percent with an impressive 27 pancake blocks and 34 knockdowns. Selected as first-team All-District pick and second-team All-State...Also a first-team All-District pick as junior…To celebrate "504 Day" on May 4, 2023, McCoy, two teammates and other team employees joined with Second Harvest Food Bank to give back through their food packing event, with McCoy also making a generous financial donation to the nonprofit…Hosted a Backpack and School Supplies giveaway with wife, Bianca, for local youth in 2023…Partnered with AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2024 at Dillard University to distribute fresh produce to community members…Rode in 2024 and 2025 Krewe of Tucks Mardi Gras parades, 2025 Orpheus parade and the 2026 Krewe of Pygmalion parade with several teammates…In 2025, McCoy and teammates teamed up with New Orleans chefs and NOCCA students for a cooking competition featuring Dairy Max products and meals…Joined fans for team's 2025 first round selection at the Draft Watch Party presented by COX at Five O Fore…Despite being unable to play due to injury, for the NFL's "My Cause My Cleats Game", had shoes designed by Ebbie Thomas, the wife of Saints Associate Head Coach/Running Backs Joel Thomas, that were painted to bring attention to Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana Inc., which were auctioned off to support the nonprofit…In 2025, McCoy, Tyler Shough, Dillon Radunz, Treyton Welch and Will Clapp visited St. Pius X Elementary, where they answered questions and signed rally towels…In 2025, appeared with teammates at Cesar Ruiz's holiday toy giveaway at the New Orleans Women and Children's Center…In January, provided encouragement for participants in the fourth annual Battle of the Branches flag football tournament at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center, co-sponsored by Dudley DeBosier, which featured active-duty military members and veterans from all branches of service competing in tournament-style games honoring their service…In 2025, went undercover at a Rouses Market in Metairie as a cake decorator. McCoy had shoppers evaluate his performance and surprised them with gift cards. In February, he spent time with fans at the store's grand opening of a Destrehan outlet, decorating a king cake, cutting some liver cheese and surprising shoppers with gift cards…Younger cousin of former Texas A&M, Dolphins and Buccaneers RB Jorvorskie Lane…Born August 27, 1997, in Lufkin, Texas.