Curome Cox (born February 28, 1981, in

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) is a former

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. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an

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in 2004. He played college football at

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. Cox has also been a member of the

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, Houston Texans and

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Early years

Curome attended

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in Washington, D.C., before moving onto the

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Professional career

Denver Broncos

Cox made an interception against the San Diego Chargers in the final regular season game. Due to injuries, Curome Cox has been thrust into the spotlight as a starting safety on the vaunted Broncos defense, next to John Lynch. On November 6, 2007, the Broncos released him.

Houston Texans

He signed with the Houston Texans on November 13. The Texans released him on June 13, 2008.

New Orleans Saints

On July 30, 2008, Cox was signed by the

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1981 births Living people Players of American football from New York City Sportspeople from Arlington County, Virginia Players of American football from Washington, D.C. American football safeties Maryland Terrapins football players Atlanta Falcons players Denver Broncos players Houston Texans players New Orleans Saints players Gonzaga College High School alumni 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American people {{Defensiveback-1980s-stub