Report: Panthers sign DT Gerald McCoy to one-year deal

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and the Carolina Panthers have reportedly agreed to a deal.

McCoy was being courted by multiple teams and had previously visited Carolina. On Monday afternoon, reports emerged that he had agreed to terms with the Panthers.

Former Buccaneers’ DT Gerald McCoy is signing with the Carolina Panthers, per sources.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 3, 2019

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network added that it was a one-year deal worth roughly $8 million, with plenty of incentives.

The full breakdown of Gerald McCoy’s deal with the #Panthers: 1 year, $4M to sign, $3M base, $500K camp roster bonus, $500K in 45-man per game bonus. Plus, 6.5 sacks for $500k, 8 sacks gets him $1.5M. 250K for Pro Bowl, $250K for playoffs. Just $4M guaranteed. Total: Up $10.25M.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 3, 2019

McCoy brings an impressive track record to the Panthers. He made the Pro Bowl every year from 2012-2017, was First-team All-Pro from 2012-2014 and Second-team All-Pro in 2016.

In 2018, McCoy recorded six sacks and was in on 28 tackles for the Buccaneers.

This will keep McCoy in the NFC South, where he’s played his entire career, and where he gets to play his former team twice a year.

Gerald McCoy left Baltimore thinking he very well might sign there. But Carolina wowed him on his visit; Cam Newton helped recruit McCoy big time, per source. To cap it off, McCoy gets to play his former Bucs team that released him and gave his No. 93 to Ndamukong Suh. Personal.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 3, 2019

McCoy was drafted by Tampa Bay in 2010 and remained there until being released in May.