Gerald McCoy Injury: Updates on Buccaneers DT's Foot, Ankle and Return

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Gerald McCoy suffered a foot and ankle injury in Week 12 against the Seattle Seahawks. However, he is ready to play.

Continue for updates.

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McCoy Active vs. Chargers

Sunday, Dec. 4

The Buccaneers announced McCoy was available to play against the Chargers on Sunday.

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Latest on McCoy's Practice Status

Friday, Dec. 2

The Buccaneers announced McCoy was limited in practice on Friday.

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Koetter Comments on McCoy's Status

Monday, Nov. 28

Tampa Bay head coach Dirk Koetter noted McCoy suffered a foot and ankle injury in the Week 12 win and was getting more tests, although his walking boot was used only as a precaution, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.

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McCoy Comments on Injury

Monday, Nov. 28

"I'm fine," he responded when Thomas Bassinger of the Tampa Bay Times asked him about the boot. "It's stylish. Matches my clothes."

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McCoy Has Been Staple of Bucs Defense

McCoy missed time with a calf injury earlier in the season, but he missed just four games from 2012 to 2015.

The four-time Pro Bowler, who notched 31.5 sacks as one of the anchors of Tampa Bay's defense during that span, has 23 tackles and six sacks this year. At his best, McCoy can plug holes to stuff the run, pressure the quarterback and occupy multiple blockers at once, which opens up blitzing lanes for defensive ends and linebackers.

The Buccaneers would look to Clinton McDonald, Akeem Spence and John Hughes if the 2013 All-Pro is limited or forced to the sidelines in the future.