The injury occurred during the closing stages of the Saints' 23-22 overtime win against the Cleveland Browns. Following the incident, McCoy was unable to return to the field, remaining on the sideline for the remainder of the fourth quarter and the subsequent overtime period.
Injury outlook and recovery timeline
Addressing the media on Monday, Moore provided some clarity regarding the severity of the setback. While the coach confirmed that McCoy will miss time, he expressed optimism that the issue is not a long-term concern. Moore stated that he does not believe the center requires surgery and expects him to return to action at some point during the current season.
When asked about the nature of the injury, Moore noted that it was too early to determine if this latest issue is linked to the biceps injury that hampered McCoy during the previous campaign. That particular injury was significant, forcing the center to miss the final 10 games of the 2024 season. In total, McCoy has been limited to 14 appearances across the 2024 and 2025 seasons due to various health setbacks.
