The defensive tackle free agency market saw some movement yesterday. First, the New England Patriots plugged Danny Shelton off it by adding him to a one-year contract. Shortly after the former first-round draft pick was re-signed by his former team, another highly selected interior defender hit the open market: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided to release six-time Pro Bowler Gerald McCoy in a cost-cutting move.
McCoy spent all nine years of his career so far in Tampa, and will immediately become a highly sought-after free agency option given his résumé and experience.