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Gerald McCoy should be thankful for the high cost of freedom

The Bucs defensive tackle is kissing goodbye a $13 million contract but will be better off on a team with legitimate playoff chances.

Former Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) will continue his quest for his first NFL postseason experience in another city after Tampa Bay released him Monday. MONICA HERNDON | Times

Former Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) will continue his quest for his first NFL postseason experience in another city after Tampa Bay released him Monday. MONICA HERNDON | Times

TAMPA – Gerald McCoy lost millions of dollars on Monday.

Not only that, one of the best players to ever wear a Buccaneers uniform was given no parade, no gold watch, no final stroll into the sunset.