Perrish Cox re-signed to Seahawks roster, Jeron Johnson placed on IR
August 26 2012; Denver, CO, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive back Perrish Cox (20) on his sidelines during the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. The 49ers defeated the Broncos 29-24. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
The Seahawks have re-signed corner back Perrish Cox, two weeks after signing him and releasing him the next day, according to the team’s Twitter.
On Wednesday, the tweets poured in:
SS Jeron Johnson has been placed on injured reserve & CB Perrish Cox signed to the active roster. LB Mike Taylor signed to practice squad.
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) December 11, 2013
Seahawks re-signed CB Perrish Cox, placed safety Jeron Johnson on IR.
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) December 11, 2013
#Seahawks have placed safety Jeron Johnson on injured reserve and signed Perrish Cox to the active roster.
— Liz Mathews 🎃 (@Liz_Mathews) December 11, 2013
Johnson, in his third year out of Boise State, was placed on injured reserve after suffering his third hamstring injury of the season. In seven games this season, he has recorded six tackles.
Cox has recorded 80 tackles, two forced fumbles and an interception, in his short career.
Originally drafted in the 5th round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos, Cox posted 58 tackles, two forced fumbles and an interception in 15 games, nine of which he started, his rookie season. He also returned nine kickoffs for 172 yards.
Cox has also seen his share of drama off the field. Hopefully he can save it and put up the same numbers he did in 2010 for the Broncos.
Cox will likely rotate with Byron Maxwell and Jeremy Lane for playing time opposite Richard Sherman at the corner back position. DeShawn Shead is the other active corner on the depth chart.
The Seahawks will be visiting the New York Giants on Sunday, a team that is averaging just over 233 passing yards per game, 16th in the NFL. Their leading receivers are Victor Cruz (71 receptions, 973 yards, four touchdowns) and Hakeem Nicks (49 receptions, 789 yards, zero touchdowns).