San Diego Chargers
Derek Cox - #22 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 195 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/22/1986 |
| Birthplace | Winterville, NC |
| College | William & Mary |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 3rd round, 9th pick by Jaguars |
Chargers sign pair of O-linemen
The Chargers signed O-linemen Colin Baxter and Stephen Schilling and placed WR Seyi Ajirotutu and C David Molk on injured reserve.
Ingram, Taylor to get extra looks in Chargers' final month
In the final month of the season, injuries will pave the way for some youngsters to show what’s in store for San Diego’s future.
AFC West Spin cycle: Denver stays hot, clinches division
It's only Week 13, but the AFC West has been won. The Broncos clinched the division with their win over the Buccaneers.
Bengals top Chargers for fourth-straight win
Andy Dalton scrambled for a 6-yard touchdown with 4:11 left for the go-ahead score and the Bengals won their fourth straight game, 20-13 over the Chargers.
Chargers blacked out for second week in a row
The Chargers-Bengals game in San Diego will be blacked out on local television this Sunday.
WR Spurlock rejoins Chargers
The Chargers claimed WR Micheal Spurlock off waivers from the Jaguars and waived RB Curtis Brinkley.
Chargers SS Bigby placed on I.R.
Chargers SS Atari Bigby was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury, the team announced Tuesday.
Broncos sign RB Hester
The Broncos signed former Chargers RB Jacob Hester on Monday, the team announced.
AFC West Spin cycle: Chiefs give Broncos a scare
Romeo Crennel's Chiefs gave the Broncos quite the scare, but Denver hung on and is one win away from clinching the division.
Ravens come back to stun Chargers in OT
Justin Tucker kicked a 38-yard field with 1:07 left in overtime to complete a stunning comeback for the Ravens, who beat the staggering Chargers 16-13.
Chargers place OT Gaither on injured reserve
Chargers OLT Jared Gaither has been placed on injured reserve with a groin injury, the team announced Friday.
Chargers-Ravens blacked out in San Diego
The Chargers-Ravens game on Sunday at Qualcomm Stadium will be blacked out on local television, the Chargers announced.
Rookie DE Reyes a new bright spot for Chargers
The youth movement in the Chargers' front seven got another boost in Week 11 by the play of DE Kendall Reyes.
AFC West Spin cycle: Broncos add to lead
The Broncos are in command of the underwhelming AFC West after knocking off the Chargers in Week 11.
O-line play not helping Chargers' cause
The Chargers have not come close to hitting preseason expectations on the offensive side of the football, and the O-line play is a big reason.
PLAYER NEWS
The San Diego Chargers agreed to terms on a four-year contract with Cox, who had 12 interceptions the last four years with Jacksonville. The deal reportedly is worth $20 million.|||||||
Cox, 26, had four picks in 12 games last year. He's expected to slide into the starting lineup. Both of San Diego's starting cornerbacks, Quentin Jammer and Antoine Cason, are expected to leave as unrestricted free agents.
Cox (hamstring) is expected to start after missing the first two games.|||||||
Cox's return should help solidify the secondary.
The Jacksonville Jaguars likely won't have starting cornerback Derek Cox for Sunday's opener at Minnesota.|||||||
Cox injured his left hamstring in the preseason opener and has been sidelined since. Coach Mike Mularkey expects Will Middleton to start opposite Aaron Ross. Veteran Rashean Mathis, recovering from knee surgery, will play on passing downs.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed cornerback Derek Cox on injured reserve with a knee injury, the third defensive starter lost in the last two weeks. The team signed quarterback Dan LeFevour off Indianapolis' practice squad to take Cox's roster spot.|||||||
The Jaguars made the move Friday, three days after linebacker Clint Session was placed on IR following a second concussion this season. The team also lost cornerback Rashean Mathis to a season-ending knee injury nearly two weeks ago. Cox, who has 16 tackles and 10 passes defended this season, is the 17th player the Jaguars (3-7) have placed on IR this season.
Cox is inactive for Monday's game with Tennessee.|||||||
Cox, benched earlier this season, returned to the lineup last week at Buffalo and injured a hamstring. He was limited in practice all week. David Jones will start in his place.
