93 Gerald McCoy DT

Dallas released McCoy (quadriceps) on Tuesday.

The transaction is made possible by an injury waiver in McCoy's contract, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 32-year-old, who suffered a ruptured right quad tendon Monday, will retain his $3 million signing bonus but the Cowboys are freed up from the rest of the three-year, $18.3 million deal McCoy signed back in March.

McCoy suffered a ruptured right quad tendon during Monday's practice, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

As a result, the defensive tackle will require surgery and will be out for the season. In his absence, there will be added snaps for the likes of Antwaun Woods, rookie Neville Gallimore and second-year player Trystan Hill.

It appears as though McCoy suffered a torn ACL during Monday's practice, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The Cowboys will wait for the results of the defensive tackle's MRI, but it looks as though the team is bracing to be without McCoy this season. The 32-year-old, who signed a three-year, $18.3 million contract with Dallas in March, had been in line to fill the void created by the offseason departure of Maliek Collins.

McCoy suffered a leg injury during drills Monday and will undergo an MRI, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

McCoy was apparently injured while engaged in drills with Antwaun Woods. There's been no indication yet of the severity of the injury, but Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports that the issue is with McCoy's right knee and that he was unable to walk off the field under his own power. The Cowboys should have a better idea of McCoy's status after the MRI. If he were to miss significant time, Woods, rookie Neville Gallimore and second-year DT Trysten Hill could all see additional snaps.

McCoy has agreed to a three-year deal with the Cowboys, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

The veteran defensive lineman will head to Dallas after a one-year stint with the Panthers in which he recorded 37 tackles (15 solo) and five sacks across 16 games. McCoy has 59.5 career sacks and has proven to be durable, missing only eight games over the past eight seasons. The 32-year-old figures to slot into the Cowboys starting lineup given that Maliek Collins has agreed to join the Raiders.

McCoy finished the 2019 season with 37 tackles (15 solo) and five sacks in 16 games played.

McCoy was released last offseason after spending the first nine years of his career in Tampa Bay. The former All Pro responded by signing a one-year deal with the in-division Panthers and went on to start every game. Although McCoy's sack total marked his lowest since 2012 and included 2.5 against the Bucs in Week 6, his overall production still wasn't too far off his established standard. That reliability should enable the 31-year-old to garner decent interest as a veteran free agent again this offseason.

McCoy (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

McCoy didn't practice Wednesday, but he's now on track to draw his usual start against the Saints on Sunday. The veteran defensive end hasn't yet missed a game this season despite battling multiple lingering injuries.

McCoy (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

McCoy has been on and off the injury report all season and was specifically listed with a knee injury regularly from September through the end of November. However, the 31-year-old has yet to miss a game this season and it seems unlikely he'll miss this weekend's game against the Saints.

McCoy (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

McCoy appears set for his usual starting workload during Sunday's divisional tilt in Atlanta. The veteran defensive end has regularly played through lingering injuries this season.

McCoy (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

McCoy was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, so Thursday's limited session is a step in the right direction. Barring any setbacks, the veteran defensive end appears to be trending toward availability for Sunday's divisional tilt against the Falcons.

McCoy (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.

McCoy dealt with knee and quadriceps injuries ahead of this past Sunday's loss to the Redskins, and he suffered an ankle injury during the contest. The veteran defensive end is still hurting to start the week, but he'll look to get back on the practice field by Friday and suit up Sunday against the Falcons.

McCoy (ankle) returned to action in Sunday's game against Washington, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

McCoy appeared to get hurt on a cut block from Donald Penn in the first half, but as evidenced by this news, will play through some pain. Now that he's back in the lineup, look for the veteran to return to his usual starting role across the defensive line.

McCoy (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Redskins, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

McCoy was on the wrong end of a cut block by offensive lineman Donald Penn, and was seen receiving extra treatment from the medical staff on the sideline. With the Panthers already thin on their offensive line due to injuries, the only healthy depth defensive line players are Efe Obada and Stacy McGee.

McCoy (knee/quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

McCoy used Wednesday's practice session as a rest day, as has been routine in recent weeks, and he's now resumed participating without limitations. The veteran defensive end will draw his usual start against Washington on Sunday.

McCoy (knee/quadriceps) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

McCoy didn't practice last Wednesday but was able to shake the injury and record a season-high 80-percent snap share in this past Sunday's loss to the Saints. The veteran defensive end may follow a similar path this week, although the addition of his quad injury is concerning. Either Wes Horton or Efe Obada would assume a starting role if McCoy can't go.

McCoy (knee) does not carry an injury tag for Sunday's game against the Saints.

McCoy was a full participant in Friday's practice. The veteran defensive end had his practice reps capped to begin the week due to a lingering knee issue, but he appears on track to handle his usual workload against the Saints on Sunday.

McCoy (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

McCoy did not practice Wednesday due to a knee injury he's been nursing since late September. There's not yet any reason to be concerned about McCoy's availability for Week 12, given that he hasn't yet missed any time due to the issue. The veteran defensive tackle has a tough matchup against the Saints on deck Sunday.

McCoy (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

McCoy was a DNP for Week 11's Wednesday practice as well, but he was full speed Thursday and logged a 71-percent snap share in the game. Thus, there's no real scare about his status for Sunday's matchup against the Saints. McCoy has been solid this season with 27 tackles (12 solo) and four sacks.

McCoy made four tackles and had a sack in Sunday's 29-3 loss to the Falcons.

After he was limited early in the week with a knee injury, McCoy played a total of 54 snaps in Sunday's loss. The 31-year-old defensive tackle's latest performance gives him 27 tackles in 2019, to go along with four sacks.

McCoy (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Brendan Marks of The Charlotte Observer reports.

McCoy was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury he's been dealing with since late September. The 31-year-old hasn't missed any time due to the issue, and he appears ready to go for Sunday's game against the Falcons.