He is the second of the 49ers' 2014 starting cornerbacks to sign with another team. Yesterday, Chris Culliver agreed to join Washington.
Cox was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He had two stints with the 49ers. Cox signed with the 49ers for a two-year deal in March of 2012 but was released that November. After spending a short time with the Seattle Seahawks, he returned to the 49ers that December and had been with the team since.
Yesterday, it was reported that the 49ers had made no effort to re-sign Cox.
The 49ers still have Tramaine Brock, Dontae Johnson, and Jimmie Ward. General manager Trent Baalke had stated that he was comfortable with the team's current corners.
The 49ers also brought in former San Diego Chargers cornerback Shareece Wright for a visit, but there is no word yet on whether or not the team intends to sign him.
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