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On May 11, 2015, Cox signed with the Carolina Panthers.<ref>{{cite web | title=Rakim Cox signs with the Carolina Panthers | work= vuhoops.com | url=http://www.vuhoops.com/villanova-football/2015/5/12/8593837/rakim-cox-signs-with-the-carolina-panthers |accessdate=May 12, 2015}}</ref> On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/bcee285e-92df-41f4-96d8-ba007606b705 |title=Panthers trim roster to 53 |last=Henson |first=Max |date=September 5, 2015 |website=Panthers.com |accessdate=September 16, 2015}}</ref> On September 7, 2015, Cox was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/WR-Bersin-among-10-set-to-join-practice-squad/85da432b-082b-4471-b40b-8bcd1a0a639e |title=WR Bersin among 10 set to join practice squad |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=September 6, 2015 |website=Panthers.com |accessdate=September 16, 2015}}</ref> |
On May 11, 2015, Cox signed with the Carolina Panthers.<ref>{{cite web | title=Rakim Cox signs with the Carolina Panthers | work= vuhoops.com | url=http://www.vuhoops.com/villanova-football/2015/5/12/8593837/rakim-cox-signs-with-the-carolina-panthers |accessdate=May 12, 2015}}</ref> On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/bcee285e-92df-41f4-96d8-ba007606b705 |title=Panthers trim roster to 53 |last=Henson |first=Max |date=September 5, 2015 |website=Panthers.com |accessdate=September 16, 2015}}</ref> On September 7, 2015, Cox was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/WR-Bersin-among-10-set-to-join-practice-squad/85da432b-082b-4471-b40b-8bcd1a0a639e |title=WR Bersin among 10 set to join practice squad |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=September 6, 2015 |website=Panthers.com |accessdate=September 16, 2015}}</ref> |
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In the 2015 season, Cox's Panthers reached [[Super Bowl 50]] on February 7, 2016. The Panthers |
In the 2015 season, Cox's Panthers reached [[Super Bowl 50]] on February 7, 2016. The Panthers fell to the [[2015 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] by a score of 24–10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm|title=Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|accessdate=7 August 2017}}</ref> |
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On August 30, 2016, Cox was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers reduce roster to 74|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-reduce-roster-to-74/ba2121e3-9abc-45bc-a419-07da9e184b2b|website=Panthers.com}}</ref> He was waived from injured reserve on September 6, 2016. |
On August 30, 2016, Cox was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers reduce roster to 74|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-reduce-roster-to-74/ba2121e3-9abc-45bc-a419-07da9e184b2b|website=Panthers.com}}</ref> He was waived from injured reserve on September 6, 2016. |
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | February 12, 1991 San Diego, California |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | San Diego (CA) |
| College: | Villanova |
| Position: | Defensive end |
| Undrafted: | 2014 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Rakim Cox (born February 12, 1991) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Villanova and signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2014.
Early years
Cox attended San Diego High School where he was Athlete of the Year and selected All-League first team in 2008.
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings
On May 11, 2014, Cox signed with the Minnesota Vikings as undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the 2014 NFL Draft.[1]
Miami Dolphins
On August 18, 2014, Cox signed with the Miami Dolphins.[2]
Carolina Panthers
On May 11, 2015, Cox signed with the Carolina Panthers.[3] On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers.[4] On September 7, 2015, Cox was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.[5]
In the 2015 season, Cox's Panthers reached Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016. The Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.[6]
On August 30, 2016, Cox was placed on injured reserve.[7] He was waived from injured reserve on September 6, 2016.
He participated in The Spring League in 2017.[8]
References
- ^ "Rakim Cox Signs Free Agent Contract with Minnesota Vikings". villanova.com. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
- ^ "DE Rakim Cox signs with Miami Dolphins". vuhoops.com. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
- ^ "Rakim Cox signs with the Carolina Panthers". vuhoops.com. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ^ Henson, Max (September 5, 2015). "Panthers trim roster to 53". Panthers.com. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
- ^ "WR Bersin among 10 set to join practice squad". Panthers.com. September 6, 2015. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
- ^ "Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ "Panthers reduce roster to 74". Panthers.com.
- ^ Levine, Ben (April 9, 2017). "The Spring League Announces Camp Roster". profootballrumors.com. Retrieved July 25, 2017.