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Cox’s release indicates that the Broncos’ injured defensive backs, namely Champ Bailey and Darrent Williams, are healthier.

The teams discussed a trade earlier in camp. Wesley is expected to back up first-year starter Bernard “Bonecrusher” Pollard at strong safety this season.

Brandon, the Broncos’ No. 3 safety, was arrested for domestic violence last summer. Usual special teamers Curome Cox and Hamza Abdullah will likely play more while he misses time. Brandon’s loss could hurt if free safety John Lynch or strong safety Nick Ferguson goes down early in the season.

He was a starter briefly in Denver, and knows Gary Kubiak’s schemes. With Houston so banged-up in the secondary, Cox may play sooner than later.

Cox was inactive for the first time this season on Sunday after playing for the Broncos in 36 games over the past three years. At one point last season he was a starter.

Cox adds experienced depth at a thinning spot in New Orleans.

Cox appeared in seven games for the Texans after being released by the Broncos last year, primarily on special teams. Undrafted free agent WR Ryan Grice-Mullen was also released.

The man he’s replacing, Nick Ferguson, wasn’t a top Individual Defender, and we’d expect less from Cox. A second-year undrafted free agent from Maryland, Cox will make his second career start on Thursday.