Saints middle Erik McCoy suffered a groin harm in Sunday’s loss to the Eagles that’s anticipated to require surgical procedure, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. With a six to eight-week restoration interval, McCoy is more likely to land on injured reserve, although the harm will not be anticipated to finish the 2023 Professional Bowler’s season.
McCoy has been an integral part of the Saints’ new-look offense under offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, which has produced 34.3 points per game, second-most in the NFL. His 95.5 overall grade from Pro Football Focus leads all offensive linemen with only one strain allowed this yr.
Beginning left guard, Lucas Patrick is listed because the backup middle on the Saints’ depth chart and took over for McCoy on Sunday, so he’s possible the long-term alternative at middle. Oli Udoh slid into Patrick’s vacated left guard spot, however each Landon Young and Nick Saldiveri have taken left guard snaps through the common season. One other week of observe might enable both participant to take over the beginning gig till McCoy is wholesome.
McCoy’s timeline signifies that he might return as quickly as Week 10, however the Saints won’t need to rush his restoration from surgical procedure. New Orleans could take a conservative method and maintain McCoy out till after their Week 12 bye to make sure he’s totally wholesome.
