TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will officially be without defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III Monday night against the Atlanta Falcons, head coach Dirk Koetter confirmed.
McCoy, a five-time Pro Bowler, suffered a right biceps injury against the Detroit Lions last week and did not practice all week, nor was even out on the practice field observing. McCoy has suffered torn biceps in both arms in his career - injuries that have ended his seasons in 2010 and 2011. Koetter said Thursday that after undergoing an MRI on Monday, McCoy's injury does not require surgery.