Christopher Brandon McCoy (born November 25, 1986) is an American former professional

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. He was selected by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played

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at Middle Tennessee State. McCoy also played in the

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(NFL) for the

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, and the

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of the

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(CFL).

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

McCoy was selected by the

with the 212th overall pick of the

. On June 15, 2010, McCoy was signed to a four-year contract. He was waived during final cuts on September 4, but was re-signed to the team's

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. He was later released from the practice squad.

Seattle Seahawks

McCoy was signed to the

' practice squad on October 19, 2010. He was released on October 26, 2010.

Pittsburgh Steelers

McCoy played in all pre-season games of 2011 for the

but was cut from the final roster before the start of

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Calgary Stampeders

After being cut from the Steelers, McCoy signed with the

. McCoy played for the Stampeders as a defensive end and recorded 12 games with 29 tackles and five sacks over two seasons in the CFL.

Philadelphia Eagles

McCoy was signed by the

on February 6, 2013 and was cut on August 31, 2013.

Jacksonville Jaguars

McCoy was claimed off waivers by the

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on September 1, 2013 and released on September 14, 2013. He did not appear in any games. He was signed to the team's practice squad on September 16, and later released on October 1.

External links

Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders bio

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:McCoy, Chris 1986 births Living people Players of American football from Villa Rica, Georgia American football linebackers American football defensive ends Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football players Miami Dolphins players Seattle Seahawks players Houston Texans players 21st-century American sportsmen Pittsburgh Steelers players Philadelphia Eagles players Jacksonville Jaguars players Players of Canadian football from Georgia (U.S. state) Canadian football linebackers Calgary Stampeders players Ottawa Redblacks players