News: The Chargers agreed to a four-year deal with cornerback Derek Cox, the team announced Wednesday. Cox, 26, has 12 interceptions and 32 passes defensed in four seasons in Jacksonville, including four picks last year in 12 games.
Analysis: Cox is a nice player with some decent Fantasy potential but he's missed at least three games in each of the last three seasons. If he can stay healthy he's a candidate for 75 total tackles, 10-plus passes defensed and a handful of interceptions (he's had exactly four in three seasons). He's fine to pencil in as a No. 3 DB with a late-round pick.
News: Jaguars defensive back Derek Cox suffered a leg injury during the Week 12 game against Tennessee. Cox was hurt before the half and could not return after halftime. Cox had two tackles prior to leaving with the injury.
Analysis: Cox recorded 16 tackles and an interception in the Week 11 game at Houston. He has otherwise been a poor Fantasy option this season with limited tackling ability. Cox has low-end value in IDP formats, when healthy.
News: Jacksonville defensive back Derek Cox had a solid game in the Week 11 overtime loss at Houston. Texans quarterback Matt Schaub threw the ball 55 times in the contest so Cox had plenty of opportunities for tackles and interceptions. He did have one pick in the game and added a game-high 16 stops. All 16 of his tackles were solo stops.
Analysis: Cox is not normally a big-time tackler as he had not recorded double figures in any other game this season. The interception was his third. Cox had a great game but is not really a worthy Fantasy option in IDP formats.
News: Jaguars defensive back Derek Cox recorded his second interception of the season in Week 7 against the Raiders. He picked off Carson Palmer in the second quarter and finished with six solo tackles in the 26-23 loss.
Analysis: Cox has just 17 tackles in four games this season but his two interceptions thus far puts him halfway to his career high. Owners in deeper IDP formats should consider adding the 26-year-old.
News: Jacksonville defensive back Derek Cox made his season debut and finished with three tackles during the Jaguars' 22-17 victory over Indianapolis in Week 3. Cox injured his left hamstring in the preseason opener and had been sidelined since. He was probable for Sunday's game. Cox was limited to six games with the Jaguars last season because of a nagging groin injury, but has returned to the startling lineup this year.
Analysis: Cox, 26, is a valuable member to the secondary and racked up eight interceptions during his first two NFL seasons. Jacksonville has struggled on defense overall so Cox's return could help cut down on the 259.3 yards per game opposing wideouts are averaging this season. Consider him a low-end option in Fantasy IDP formats at this point, but he could be worth adding if he rekindles his earlier production.
News: Jacksonville placed DB Derek Cox on injured reserve with a knee injury on Friday. He started seven games this season with 10 passes defended and also recorded 16 tackles during his third NFL season.
Analysis: Cox is the 17th player the Jaguars have placed on injured reserve this season and the third defensive starter lost in the past two weeks. Fantasy owners should continue to ignore him in all formats for the remainder of the season.
News: Jacksonville DB Derek Cox was inactive for Week 6 at Pittsburgh because of a nagging groin injury. Cox was a limited participant in practice throughout the past week and was considered doubtful for Sunday's game.
Analysis: Cox has missed three games this season and not played since Sept. 25 against Carolina. Will Middleton is expected to start a third consecutive game in his place. Fantasy owners should view Cox as a marginal option in IDP formats until he gains some consistency.
News: Jacksonville DB Derek Cox is listed as doubtful on the team's injury report for Week 6 at Pittsburgh with a persistent groin injury. Cox was a limited participant in practice the past two days after missing Wednesday's session because of the injury.
Analysis: Cox has missed three games this season and not played since Sept. 25 against Carolina. If he does not play, Will Middleton will start a third consecutive game. Fantasy owners should view Cox as a marginal option in IDP formats until he gains some consistency.
News: Jaguars DB Derek Cox was inactive for Week 5 against the Bengals with a groin injury.
Analysis: Cox may pick up a few tackles when healthy, but even when he returns, he can be ignored in most Fantasy formats.
News: Jaguars DB Derek Cox could be out at least another week, according to Jaguars RapidReporter John Oehser. He missed this past Sunday’s game with a groin injury and while he attended practice Wednesday, he did so without a helmet and appeared to be limited.
Analysis: Cox might be a starter for the Jaguars, but he does rotate at cornerback and it shows up in his numbers. He has just five tackles through two games. He has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: As anticipated, Jaguars DB Derek Cox was deactivated for Week 4 against the Saints. He has been dealing with a groin injury.
Analysis: Cox might be a starter for the Jaguars, but he does rotate at cornerback and it shows up in his numbers. He has just five tackles through two games. He has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: The Jacksonville Jaguars likely will be without starting cornerback Derek Cox against the pass-happy New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Coach Jack Del Rio said Friday that Cox is doubtful to play because of a groin injury. William Middleton and Drew Coleman could split time opposite Rashean Mathis with Cox out.
Analysis: Cox might be a starter for the Jaguars, but he does rotate at cornerback and it shows up in his numbers. He has just five tackles through two games. He has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Jacksonville DB Derek Cox appeared to have intercepted a Matt Hasselbeck pass in the second quarter of the Week 1 game against the Titans, but he landed out of bounds. He failed to get up for a few moments afterward, leaving the game with an apparent back injury. He did not return.
Analysis: Cox left close to halftime, but there was minimal information after the intermission. He is not a very relevant Fantasy option anyway, so owners should continue to ignore him in the majority of formats.
News: Jacksonville DB Derek Cox notched his third interception on the season in the Week 13 game against the Titans. He stepped in front of a Kerry Collins pass in the first half. Cox also knocked down a pass and registered four solo tackles on the afternoon.
Analysis: Cox is not much of a tackler, but if he can continue get his hands on the ball, he could be viewed as a Fantasy sleeper moving forward as the playoffs loom. As for right now, he should be stashed in most formats.
News: Jacksonville DB Derek Cox had a monster game against Jon Kitna and the Dallas Cowboys Week 8 in a blowout 35-17 win for the Jaguars. Cox recorded two of the fourth interceptions that Kitna threw in the ballgame. He finished with six total tackles for the game and had a total of 14 return yards on the interceptions.
Analysis: Cox got his first two interceptions of the season in the Week 8 game with Kitna throwing the football. He was definitely opportune and all over the field for the Jaguars. That said, he's only played in five games this year and now has 20 tackles. That is not enough production to consider him on a weekly basis in Fantasy IDP leagues. The Jaguars have a bye Week 9 and return Week 10 against Houston.
News: Jaguars DB Derek Cox led his team in tackles against the Bills in Week 5. He collected six tackles, all solo, and had a pass defended in the 36-26 win.
Analysis: Cox has only played in three games this season but has made 16 tackles. He does not produce on a consistent enough basis to be a solid starter in IDP formats but could be a sleeper later on in the year if he can keep his numbers up.
News: Jaguars DB Derek Cox remains the starter despite being pulled after being beaten several times Sunday. "We did what we had to do," coach Jack Del Rio told reporters on Monday.
Analysis: Cox had 72 tackles and four interceptions in a solid rookie campaign of 2009 and much is expected of him in 2010. For now, he remains worth using in just deeper IDP Fantasy leagues. The Jaguars play at San Diego in Week 2.
News: Jaguars CB Derek Cox was benched in the third quarter of Jacksonville's Week 1 win over the Broncos after getting beat several times. "Tough game for me," he said. "Some days you're on, and today I wasn't on like I want to be."
Analysis: Cox had 72 tackles and four interceptions in a solid rookie campaign of 2009 and much is expected of him in 2010. For now, he remains worth using in just deeper IDP Fantasy leagues. The Jaguars play at San Diego in Week 2.
News: Jaguars DB Derek Cox intercepted Miami QB Chad Henne in a Week 14 loss.
Analysis: Cox has really impressed so far in his short NFL career and is starting to make some noise in deeper IDP Fantasy leagues. You might want to avoid him in Week 15 vs. Indianapolis however.
News: Jaguars rookie DB Derek Cox led his team with seven tackles and made his second NFL interception in a Week 4 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Cox has really impressed so far in his short NFL career and is starting to make some noise in deeper IDP Fantasy leagues. Don't use him in Week 5 at Seattle, however.
News: Jaguars rookie CB Derek Cox (concussion) and WR Troy Williamson (shoulder) left the game against the Cardinals Week 2 and did not return.
Analysis: Cox made three tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery in a Week 1 loss to the Colts. Cox was selected 73rd in this spring's draft and clearly is ready to play on the NFL level after his great debut. He's injured now, though, so stay tuned throughout the week leading up to Week 3 at Houston if you want to use him in IDP play.
News: Jaguars rookie DB Derek Cox made three tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery in a Week 1 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Cox was selected 73rd in this spring's draft and clearly is ready to play on the NFL level after his great debut on Sunday. Keep a close eye on him in Week 2 when the Jags host the Cardinals. If he has another solid outing, think about adding Cox in deeper IDP leagues.
News: The Jaguars have signed rookie CB Derek Cox and rookie WR Tiquan Underwood to contracts. Cox was the 73rd overall pick in the third round, and Underwood was the club's final selection in the 2009 NFL Draft.
Analysis: Cox has the chance to play right away on defense, but he has minimal Fantasy value in IDP leagues and should not be drafted this season. Underwood also has minimal value and should not be drafted either this year.
