Former Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy, 35, announced his retirement on Friday. The six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle was a dominant defensive lineman early in his career and earned himself six-consecutive Pro Bowl nods (2012-2017) in nine seasons with the Bucs.
The former No. 3 overall pick was named a first-team All-Pro in 2013 after generating a career-high 9.5 sacks. He also earned two second-team All-Pro nods (2014, 2016).
THANK YOU!!! pic.twitter.com/NxE9K4TfJK
— Gerald McCoy (@Geraldini93) April 14, 2023
In nine seasons with the Buccaneers, McCoy earned 54.5 sacks — fourth-most in team history — 297 tackles, 140 quarterback hits, 79 tackles for loss, six forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and 22 passes defended.