Free agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has decided to stay in the NFC South and sign with the Carolina Panthers according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Source: The #Panthers are signing Gerald McCoy. He sticks down South and can play against his former team.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 3, 2019
McCoy’s contract is likely to be for one year and around $8 million.
The full breakdown of Gerald McCoy’s deal with the #Panthers: 1 year, $4M to sign, $3M base, $500K camp roster bonus, $500K in 45-man per game bonus. Plus, 6.5 sacks for $500k, 8 sacks gets him $1.5M. 250K for Pro Bowl, $250K for playoffs. Just $4M guaranteed. Total: Up $10.25M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 3, 2019
The veteran defensive tackle is a six-time Pro Bowler and is 31 years old. He spent his entire nine-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCoy will get to play his former team at least twice next season.
McCoy has 79 tackles for loss and 54.5 sacks in his career.
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