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Saints avoid worst-case scenario with latest Erik McCoy injury update

The New Orleans Saints won in overtime over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday but it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. The team continued getting bit by the injury bug with one of the more noticeable injuries being to starting center…

By Leigh Oleszczak · Who Dat Dish

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 8:22 PM

Key Things to Know

Saints center Erik McCoy will miss time with an injury, but it is not considered season-ending.
Head coach Kellen Moore provided the injury update on Monday following Sunday's overtime win over the Browns.
Backup center William Sherman replaced McCoy during the fourth quarter and overtime.

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New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore announced that starting center Erik McCoy will miss time due to an injury suffered against the Cleveland Browns, but it is not expected to end his season. McCoy missed the fourth quarter and overtime of Sunday's win, where replacement William Sherman stepped in to snap the ball to quarterback Tyler Shough.

While McCoy is set to be sidelined for several games, the Saints avoided a season-ending outcome. McCoy previously missed extended time in both 2024 and 2025 due to various injuries, including a torn biceps.

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