Cox was cut by the Panthers on Saturday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cox received citations for speeding, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop midway through training camp, which may have played a part in the Panthers' decision not to keep him on the initial 53-man roster. He'll search for a reserve role with another team.

Cox received citations for speeding, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop Wednesday, the Associated Press reports. He has a court date scheduled for Oct. 14.

EDGE Analysis

Afterward, the Panthers released a statement: "The club is aware that Bryan Cox Jr. was cited by law enforcement today. We are gathering information and have been in contact with the NFL and Bryan. We will have no further comment at this time." Cox is in contention for a 53-man roster spot for a third consecutive season, but such an incident could play a role in the team's decision-making process on cut-down day (Aug. 31). Furthermore, he'll be subject to punishment from the league once the legal process concludes.

Cox signed a contract with the Panthers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Cox has served as a backup defensive lineman for the Panthers through his first-two seasons, totaling 16 tackles and a fumble recovery across 18 games in that span. He'll figure to operate as a depth lineman and special teams player once again in 2019.

The Panthers tendered Cox to a contract Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cox has appeared in 18 games for Carolina over the past two seasons and has flashed potential despite producing just 16 total tackles without any sacks to date. He'll be in the mix to, at least, compete for the snaps vacated by the recently retired Julius Peppers.

Cox (knee) passed his physical and participated in practice for the first time Wednesday, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cox received a promotion to the active roster last September, making six tackles (four solo) and recovering a fumble in his seven appearances during 2017. He likely enters camp this offseason on a bit more stable ground for a roster spot but will still need to prove himself in camp to remain part of the mix.

Cox was helped off the field during Thursday's minicamp practice after sustaining a left knee injury, Joe Person of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Panthers likely won't have a clear idea regarding the extent of Cox's injury until he's sent in for further evaluation. The 23-year-old appeared in seven games as an undrafted rookie in 2017, logging six tackles and a fumble recovery.

The Panthers promoted Cox to their 53-man roster Saturday, Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cox was called up for insurance on the defensive line, as veteran defensive end Julius Peppers (shoulder) was a late addition to the injury report Saturday. The rookie could potentially see some rotational reps should Peppers ultimately be ruled out.