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Gerald McCoy Honors Fallen Teammates, Addresses NFL Mental Health

10/24/2025

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Former National Football League (NFL) player Gerald McCoy mourns five NFL teammates who died before age 40, including Doug Martin, who died in police custody at 36, and Arthur Jones, who died at 39.
McCoy said, "You don’t want to get to a point where you become numb to it."
As an NFL Network analyst, he discusses identity after retirement and the mental health challenges tied to these losses.

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Former National Football League (NFL) player Gerald McCoy mourns five NFL teammates who died before age 40, including Doug Martin, who died in police custody at 36, and Arthur Jones, who died at 39.
McCoy said, "You don’t want to get to a point where you become numb to it."
As an NFL Network analyst, he discusses identity after retirement and the mental health challenges tied to these losses.