In 2000, a 1–15 season, McCrary started 12 of 15 games played and made 18 receptions for 141 yards and 2 touchdowns, 7 carries for 8 yards, and 11 special teams tackles. Although McCrary rushed for 9 yards on 5 carries on September 24 against the Seattle Seahawks, a potential 4-yard first down run of his was nullified due to an illegal formation penalty on Ben Coleman. On November 12, in a 17-7 loss to the Miami Dolphins, McCrary made an 8-yard touchdown reception from Ryan Leaf in the first play of the fourth quarter. On October 1 against defending champion St. Louis Rams, McCrary made 3 receptions, including one for a touchdown, for a season-high 24 receiving yards.