Saints Center Erik McCoy will require surgery and be sidelined six to eight weeks after suffering a groin injury in the team's loss against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to NFL Network.

The New Orleans Saints brought in five offensive linemen for free agent tryouts after Erik McCoy’s injury, including former NFL starters Chris Reed and Brian Allen:

Saints Pro Bowl C Erik McCoy’s groin injury is expected to require surgery that would sideline him about 6-8 weeks, sources say. A significant blow to Klint Kubiak’s offense, though it’s at least not

The Eagles shut down the Saints offense, one of the NFL’s best over the first two weeks of the season, on Sunday in New Orleans. After a disappointing final drive against Atlanta, the defense responded by bringing consistent pressure and limiting New Orleans playmakers Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave.