Panthers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was flagged for one of the worst roughing the passer penalties we’ve ever seen last week against the Packers. Despite doing everything he could to avoid landing with his weight on Aaron Rodgers, McCoy drew a penalty and kept a critical drive alive for Green Bay to close out the half.
Good news: according to Joe Person at the Athletic, McCoy won’t be fined by the NFL for his hit.
McCoy was the centerpiece of a strong 2019 free agent class for the Panthers. The one-year, $8 million deal he signed is paying off. McCoy has posted three sacks, six QB hits and five tackles for a loss so far.
Even though he’ll be 32 years old next season, Carolina should consider bringing him back for another round.
