Getty Images
Even though he is no longer part of the Dallas Cowboys roster, Gerald McCoy still intends to do what he can to help his former teammates recover from a torn quadriceps tendon.
In a video posted to his hospital’s Instagram account after the surgery on Tuesday, McCoy said he intends to be fully available to members of the Cowboys defensive line for advice.
‘I meant what I said earlier, man. I will continue to mentor these young boys. “The only thing is, I can not go into the building and do it,” McCoy said. ‘But I have these (phone numbers) of these guys, man, and I’ll watch on TV and in every way I can, man. They know they can call me, text me or whatever. It will not change anything. It’s just who I am. You’re asking one of my former teammates, whether it’s Tampa or Carolina, they’ll still tell you that Gerald’s still checking on me, making sure I’m doing well, making sure my technique is good. It’s just who I am. I will not be false. I can not be fake. I love people and I just want everyone to be successful, so if I can help, I will do it. So young boys, do you think you’ve lost me? Nuh-uh. ”
The Cowboys had an injury clause in their contract with McCoy that allowed them to recover $ 3.25 million by releasing him related to his quadriceps. They took advantage of that provision by releasing McCoy on Tuesday. But even though he is no longer able to enter the team headquarters because he is no longer deployed, McCoy still wants to help those who will play for the team this year.
“I love people and I just want everyone to be successful, so if I can help, I will do it,” McCoy said. ‘So young boys, do you think you’ve lost me? Nuh-uh. ”
