Bryan Keith Cox Jr. (born June 25, 1994) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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Early life

A three-star prospect according to ESPN, Scout.com and Rivals.com. Rated the No. 66 player in the state of Florida and the No. 37 strongside defensive end in the country by Rivals.com.

College career

After playing a reserve role as a freshman (eight games, five tackles, two sacks), he won a starting job in 2014 (29 tackles, six for loss, four sacks). Despite having hip surgery after the regular season that year, Cox came back to start 12 games as a junior, setting career highs in tackles (45), tackles for loss (10.5), and forced fumbles (two). Also, finishing the year one sack short of a new career high. Injuries limited his effectiveness in 2016, allowing him to only make 19 tackles (2.5 for loss, 0.5 sack) in 11 games.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Cox signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent following the

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. He was waived on September 2, 2017, and signed to the Panthers' practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 30, 2017. Cox was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 1, 2019. He was waived on November 8.

Cleveland Browns

Cox was signed by the

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on November 13, 2019.

Buffalo Bills

Cox was signed by the

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on April 29, 2020. He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on October 19 for the team's week 6 game against the

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, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. On January 26, 2021, Cox signed a reserves/futures contract with the Bills. He was placed on

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with an

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injury on June 22, 2021.

Indianapolis Colts

Cox signed with the

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on June 12, 2022. He was released on July 29, 2022.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On May 8, 2023, Cox Jr. signed with the

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of the

(CFL).

Toronto Argonauts

On February 13, 2025, it was announced that Cox Jr. had signed with the

Personal life

He is the son of three-time

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Bryan Cox Bryan Keith Cox Sr. (born February 17, 1968) is an American professional football coach and former player who currently serves as the assistant defensive line coach for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played as a l ...

References

External links

Toronto Argonauts bioFlorida Gators bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Cox, Bryan, Jr. 1994 births Living people Players of American football from Fort Lauderdale, Florida Players of American football from St. Louis Florida Gators football players Carolina Panthers players Buffalo Bills players American football defensive ends St. Thomas Aquinas High School (Florida) alumni Cleveland Browns players Indianapolis Colts players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Toronto Argonauts players Players of Canadian football from St. Louis Canadian football defensive linemen