Matt McCoy (American football)
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||
Personal information | |||||
Born: | Tustin, California, U.S. | October 14, 1982||||
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
Weight: | 232 lb (105 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Tustin | ||||
College: | San Diego State | ||||
NFL draft: | 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 63 | ||||
Career history | |||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||
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Career NFL statistics | |||||
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Player stats at NFL.com |
Matthew Garrett McCoy (born October 14, 1982) is a former
McCoy has also played for the New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks.
Early years
McCoy attended Tustin High School in
College career
McCoy played college football at San Diego State University where he won All-Mountain West Conference honors. He finished his career with eight sacks, 270 tackles (26.5 for losses), four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, four pass deflections, and a blocked kick.
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
McCoy was drafted by the
At the beginning of the 2007 season, McCoy was listed as a back-up linebacker and a starter on special team
New Orleans Saints
After being let go by the Eagles, McCoy was signed by the New Orleans Saints on November 3, 2007. He appeared in four games with the team,[3] recording two solo tackles.
McCoy was not tendered a contract by the team as a restricted free agent the following off-season, making him an unrestricted free agent.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On March 4, 2008, McCoy signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[4]
After being inactive for the 2009 regular season opener, McCoy recorded one tackle against the Buffalo Bills on September 20. He was released by the Buccaneers on September 26 when wide receiver Mario Urrutia was promoted from the practice squad. He was re-signed on September 29, when Urrutia was waived. McCoy was released again on October 13, to make room for newly signed wide receiver Yamon Figurs. He was re-signed on November 11.
Seattle Seahawks
On March 16, 2010, McCoy signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[5]
References
- ^ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Ten, Take. "NFL Draft Rewind: Philadelphia Eagles Class of 2005". Bleacher Report.
- ^ "Matt McCoy: Career Stats at NFL.com". www.nfl.com.
- ^ "Matt McCoy". CBSSports.com.
- ^ "Matt McCoy Career". history.seahawks.com.