John McCargo (born August 19, 1983) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the first round of the

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. He played

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. McCargo also played for the

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and

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Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Many draft experts considered McCargo a late-2nd or early-3rd round pick before the

. Because of this, many people were shocked when the Bills traded up to select him in the first round with the 26th overall selection. 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

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for an undisclosed draft pick, having been beaten out in the depth chart by Kyle Williams. However, after failing his physical the following day, the trade was voided and McCargo was returned to the Bills.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

McCargo signed with the

on August 20, 2011. He was waived on September 2. On November 8, 2011, the Buccaneers re-signed McCargo to fill a roster void caused by a season-ending injury to

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. McCargo was again cut the next day after the Buccaneers signed Albert Haynesworth. A week later McCargo was once-again re-signed, following a season-ending knee injury to George Johnson. On May 2, 2012, the Buccaneers again released McCargo.

Chicago Bears

McCargo signed with the

on May 10, 2012. During the second game of the preseason against the

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, McCargo recovered a fumble by Redskins running back Antwon Bailey. On August 26, the Bears waived McCargo.

Personal life

In October 2017, McCargo was arrested on gun and drug charges in

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. There had also been a warrant out for his arrest after domestic violence charges were brought against him in

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References

External links

Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:McCargo, John 1983 births Living people People from Charlotte County, Virginia Players of American football from Virginia American football defensive tackles NC State Wolfpack football players Buffalo Bills players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Chicago Bears players