Erik McCoy went down with an elbow injury against the Green Bay Packers, and Monday night’s loss will likely be the last time we have seen him suit up in 2024. Week 16 was the third time the New Orleans Saints center had to leave a contest due to injury.
Darren Rizzi was straightforward about McCoy’s outlook: “I don’t see Erik coming back right now.”
McCoy originally injured his groin in Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles. That was the beginning of the most injury riddled season of his career.
In his first game back from a seven game absence, McCoy had to leave again with a groin injury. It was a slight re-aggravation that led to him missing the following week’s game. The elbow injury in Week 16 isn’t major, but with just two weeks remaining in the season, however, it was the coup de grâce.
On a positive note, McCoy’s injury won’t require surgery. Expect Shane Lemieux to fill in for McCoy for the remainder of the season.
