John McCargo
Encyclopedia
John McCargo is an American football
defensive tackle who plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills
in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at North Carolina State
.
. Because of this, many people were shocked when the Bills traded up to select him 26th overall.
McCargo spent most of the 2006 season on injured reserve. He passed out at training camp his rookie season, mainly because he had to run difficult drills in hot weather at his 300-pound frame. He was the second string defensive tackle behind Larry Tripplett
in 2007, and played in all 16 games.
On October 14, 2008, McCargo was traded to the Indianapolis Colts
. The trade was voided and he was returned to the Bills the following day after McCargo failed his physical.
on August 20, 2011. He was waived on September 2.
On November 8th, 2011 the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
resigned McCargo to fill a roster void caused by a season ending injury to Gerald McCoy
. McCargo was again cut, the next day after the Buccaneers signed Albert Haynesworth
. A week later McCargo was once-again resigned, following a season-ending knee injury to DE George Johnson.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
defensive tackle who plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at North Carolina State
NC State Wolfpack football
The NC State Wolfpack football team represents North Carolina State University in NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision competition. The Wolfpack currently compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference....
.
Buffalo Bills
Many draft experts considered McCargo a late-2nd or early-3rd round pick before the 2006 NFL Draft2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. Because of this, many people were shocked when the Bills traded up to select him 26th overall.
McCargo spent most of the 2006 season on injured reserve. He passed out at training camp his rookie season, mainly because he had to run difficult drills in hot weather at his 300-pound frame. He was the second string defensive tackle behind Larry Tripplett
Larry Tripplett
Larry Tripplett is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington.Tripplett has also played for the Buffalo Bills and the Seattle...
in 2007, and played in all 16 games.
On October 14, 2008, McCargo was traded to the Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
. The trade was voided and he was returned to the Bills the following day after McCargo failed his physical.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
McCargo signed with the Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
on August 20, 2011. He was waived on September 2.
On November 8th, 2011 the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
resigned McCargo to fill a roster void caused by a season ending injury to Gerald McCoy
Gerald McCoy
McCoy was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 3rd overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft. McCoy and the Buccaneers agreed to a five-year, $63 million contract on July 31, 2010.-Tampa Bay Buccaneers:...
. McCargo was again cut, the next day after the Buccaneers signed Albert Haynesworth
Albert Haynesworth
-Tennessee Titans:Haynesworth was elected to the Pro Bowl for the first time for the 2007 NFL season. During this season following the stomping incident, he ranked second on the team with six sacks in his 11 games played up to the selection, led or tied for the team-high in total tackles three...
. A week later McCargo was once-again resigned, following a season-ending knee injury to DE George Johnson.