Jeremy Cox (born August 16, 1996) is an

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who is a free agent. He played

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at Old Dominion.

College career

Cox was a member of the

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for four seasons. He finished his collegiate career second in school history with 2,175 rushing yards and fourth with 23 rushing touchdowns on 451 carries and also caught 75 passes for 532 yards and one touchdown.

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

Cox was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2019. He was waived on August 31, 2019, during final roster cuts.

Denver Broncos

Cox was signed to a reserve/futures contract by the

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on February 17, 2020. He was waived on September 5, 2020, during final roster cuts and was re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day. Cox was elevated to the active roster and made his NFL debut on October 18, 2020, in an 18–12 win over the

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before being reverted to the practice squad the following day. He was elevated to the active roster for the team's week 7 game against the

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, and reverted to the practice squad again after the game. He was promoted to the active roster on October 31, 2020. Cox was waived on December 11, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad four days later. On January 4, 2021, Cox signed a reserve/futures contract with the Broncos. He was waived on May 4, 2021.

Arlington Renegades

Cox was assigned to the

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of the XFL on January 6, 2023. He was released during final roster cuts.

Houston Roughnecks

On April 12, 2023, Cox was signed by the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL. The Roughnecks brand was transferred to the

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when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).

Arlington Renegades (second stint)

On May 22, 2024, Cox signed with the Renegades.

References

External links

Old Dominion Monarchs bio
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