Saints head coach Kellen Moore said C Erik McCoy is expected to miss some time with a bicep injury

09 November 2026

McCoy missed 10 games last season due to a torn biceps. It doesn’t sound like his injury is nearly as severe this time around, as Moore said he believes McCoy will avoid surgery. That said, it sounds like the veteran center could be headed for injured reserve with hopes he will return at some point in the season. McCoy has started all eight games he has appeared in this season, earning a PFF grade of 73.2 while allowing just five pressures on 352 pass-blocking downs. He was replaced by Will Sherman in Week 9’s win over the Browns, with Sherman being the favorite to takeover in the weeks ahead while McCoy is sidelined.