Former NFL defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has been left in emotional turmoil after the sudden deaths of five of his former teammates, all of whom died before reaching their 40th birthdays. The six-time Pro Bowler, who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Baltimore Ravens, has been mourning the loss of several players, including Arthur Jones, Geno Hayes, Daniel Te’o-Nesheim, Mike Williams, and Vincent Jackson. He recently learned of the death of Doug Martin, a former Buccaneers running back, who passed away at the age of 36 while in police custody.
Martin’s passing, along with the others, has left McCoy deeply affected, prompting him to express concerns about the frequency of such tragic events within the NFL. He took to social media to encourage others to reach out to loved ones, stating that the recent losses have left him emotionally drained.