Curome Cox (born February 28, 1981) is a former

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. He is the defensive backs coach and defensive passing game coordinator for the

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, a position he has held since 2022. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2004. He played

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. Cox has also been a member of the

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and

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Early life

Curome attended

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in Washington, D.C., before moving onto the

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Professional career

Denver Broncos

Cox made an interception against the

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in the final regular season game. Due to injuries, Curome Cox has been thrust into the spotlight as a

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safety on the vaunted Broncos defense, next to John Lynch. On November 6, 2007, the Broncos released him.

Houston Texans

He signed with the

on November 13. The Texans released him on June 13, 2008.

New Orleans Saints

On July 30, 2008, Cox was signed by the

External links

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1981 births Living people Players of American football from New York City Players of American football from Arlington County, Virginia Players of American football from Washington, D.C. American football safeties Maryland Terrapins football players Atlanta Falcons players Denver Broncos players Houston Texans players New Orleans Saints players Gonzaga College High School alumni 21st-century African-American sportsmen 20th-century African-American sportsmen 20th-century American sportsmen 21st-century American sportsmen Maryland Terrapins football coaches Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football coaches UConn Huskies football coaches Albany Great Danes football coaches Air Force Falcons football coaches Virginia Cavaliers football coaches {{Defensiveback-1980s-stub