Brenton Cox Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Re-signing with Green Bay The Packers have agreed to a one-year deal with Cox, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The one-year, $2.5 million deal will keep the restricted free agent with the Packers. Cox was a valuable rotational defensive piece, helping out on the edge when star pass rusher Micah Parsons went down in December of 2025. The 26-year-old played in just four 2025 regular-season games, down from seven in 2024.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Active Saturday Cox (groin) is listed as active for Saturday night's game against the Bears, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Cox is set to see his first game since being moved to injured reserve Sept. 11. The defensive end will return just in time to reinforce a Packers defensive line that is reeling at the loss of Micah Parsons (ACL). Cox could receive some rotational snaps at defensive end behind Rashan Gary, Kingsley Enagbare. Arron Mosby, and Lukas Van Ness.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured reserve The Packers activated Cox (groin) from injured reserve Friday, but he is still listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Chicago, Paul reports.

Impact Cox has been on injured reserve since suffering a groin injury in Week 1. His activation from IR indicates that he'll be available for Saturday's NFC North tilt, and if he's cleared to play, then he'll give the Packers a much-needed boost on the defensive line in the absence of Micah Parsons (knee - IR).

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Cox (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bears, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Cox was once again a full participant in practice and has the potential to be activated off injured reserve for Saturday's divisional contest. The defensive end has seen just eight defensive snaps this season, but with the season-ending injury to Micah Parsons (ACL) in last Sunday's loss to the Broncos, Week 16 is the perfect time for Cox to return to the Packers' defensive end room.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play at Denver Cox (groin) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Despite being a full participant at practice Friday, Cox will remain on the injured reserve list in Week 15 as he continues to recover from the groin injury he sustained in Week 1 versus the Lions. His absence could mean that rookie fourth-rounder Barryn Sorrell continues to see increased reps.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR Cox (groin) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Cox has been sidelined since suffering a groin injury in the team's Week 1 win over the Lions, but he's now geared up to make his return to the practice field. The Packers will now have a 21-day window to activate the 25-year-old or he'll remain on IR for the rest of the year.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve The Packers placed Cox (groin) on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Cox suffered a groin injury during the Packers' Week 1 win over the Lions. By being placed on injured reserve, he'll be forced to miss at least four games. That makes Week 7 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 19 the earliest Cox would be eligible to be reinstated from the Packers' IR.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' offensive line missing Zach Tom and Aaron Banks vs. Commanders

Green Bay was without two starters on its offensive line for Thursday night’s game against Washington

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Thursday Cox (groin) is listed as out for Thursday's game versus the Commanders, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Cox did not practice at all this week after leaving Green Bay's regular-season debut early with a groin issue, and now he'll have to sit out at least one game as he recovers. In his stead, Kingsley Enagbare projects to see an increased workload on the edge.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Early returns suggest the Parsons-Clark trade won't hamper the Packers' run defense

The Green Bay Packers heard all the talk that their run defense might suffer after they traded three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark to Dallas as part of the package tha...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Jordan Love starts fast and Parsons gets a sack in his Green Bay debut as Packers defeat Lions 27-13

Jordan Love threw a pair of touchdown passes and Micah Parsons produced a sack in his Green Bay debut as the Packers delivered an exceptional defensive performance in a 27-13 victo...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Questionable to return Sunday Cox (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against Detroit.

Impact Cox suffered a groin injury in the third quarter versus the Lions, which has placed doubt on his ability to return to action. Prior to exiting the game, Cox failed to record any stats.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game notes: Brenton Cox Jr. set tone for Packers' 4-takeaway day Matthew Golden’s big catch gets offense going, more on turnovers

AUGUST 24, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Brenton Cox Jr.: 'We've been preaching takeaways this whole camp' DL Brenton Cox Jr. spoke to the media following the Green Bay Packers' 20-7 preseason victory over the Seattle Seahawks.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Malik Willis has TD pass and Packers sack Jalen Milroe 5 times in 20-7 preseason win over Seahawks

Malik Willis bounced back from an early interception and threw a touchdown pass to Romeo Doubs as the Green Bay Packers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 20-7 in the preseason finale f...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Brenton Cox Jr. makes statement via red zone TFL Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Brenton Cox Jr. tackles Seattle Seahawks running back Jacardia Wright for a loss of 2 yards.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • NFL.COM

Brenton Cox Jr. FORCED FUMBLE | Packers vs. Seahawks Green Bay Packers DL Brenton Cox Jr. knocks the football loose and DL Kingsley Enagbare recovers it during Saturday's preseason finale at La...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Records 4.0 sacks on limited snaps Cox finished the 2024 season with 12 tackles (eight solo), including 4.0 sacks, and one forced fumble across seven regular-season contests.

Impact Cox signed with Green Bay as an undrafted free agent out of Florida following the 2023 NFL Draft and played four defensive snaps as a rookie. A healthy inactive for the first nine games of the season in 2024, Cox didn't see his first action of the year until Week 11 against the Bears, where he recorded 1.0 sacks on 22 snaps. Cox was a prominent member of the Packers' edge rotation the rest of the way and finished fourth on the team in sacks despite playing a total of 160 defensive snaps. On a per-snap basis, Cox was one of the most productive edge rushers in the league, recording seven QB hits and five tackles for loss. Look for the coaching staff to give Cox an even longer look this offseason.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active for wild-card round Cox (foot) is active for Sunday's NFC wild-card game against the Eagles, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Cox was unable to play in the Packers' regular-season finale against the Bears due to a foot injury he picked up in Week 17 against the Vikings. He was a limited participant in practice all week, and he's progressed enough in his recovery to play in Sunday's wild-card game. Cox and Kingsley Enagbare will serve as the Packers' top rotational defensive ends behind starters Rashan Gary and Lukas Van Ness.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could suit up in wild-card game Cox (foot) is questionable to play in Sunday's wild-card contest against Philadelphia, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Cox hurt his foot Week 17 against Minnesota and didn't play in Green Bay's season finale versus Chicago. He was able to log a trio of limited practices this week, and his ability to play in Sunday's wild-card matchup may not be known until about 90 minutes prior to the 4:30 PM ET kickoff. When healthy this season, Cox has played a rotational role at defensive end, and he has buoyed the Packers' pass rush with 4.0 sacks over seven games.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to field Cox (foot) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.

Impact Cox missed the Packers' season finale against the Bears after suffering a foot injury during Week 17. His ability to get back on the practice field gives the 24-year-old some momentum toward potentially suiting up for Sunday's wild-card game against the Eagles.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Chicago Cox (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact The door was left open for Cox to play in Sunday's regular-season finale despite not practicing all week due to a foot injury. He wasn't able to progress enough in his recovery over the weekend, and the 24-year-old will shift his focus to being available for the first round of the playoffs. Cox will end his second NFL regular season with 12 tackles (eight solo), including 4.0 sacks, and one forced fumble over seven games. Arron Mosby and Kingsley Enagbare will be Green Bay's rotational defensive ends behind Rashan Gary and Lukas Van Ness due to Cox's absence.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to play against Chicago Cox (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bears, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Cox has been held out of practice all week due to a foot injury he picked up during the Packers' Week 17 loss to the Vikings, but Green Bay has kept the door open for the 24-year-old defensive end to play Sunday. Kingsley Enagbare and Arron Mosby would serve as the Packers' rotational defensive ends behind starters Rashan Gary and Lukas Van Ness if Cox is unable to play.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up foot injury Cox (foot) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimation, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Cox appears to have sustained a foot injury in Green Bay's Week 17 loss to the Vikings, despite playing 33 total snaps (27 defensive and six on special teams) and failing to record a stat. The Florida product has been one of the Packers' most productive edge rushers since the team traded Preston Smith to the Steelers in early November, recording 12 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, and one forced fumble in just seven appearances this season. Cox likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice participation Thursday or Friday in order to play in the Week 18 matchup against the Bears.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off the Bench, Brenton Cox Making the Most of His Chance Brenton Cox was glued to the bench when the season started, now he’s one of the top edge rushers in all of football.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

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