The Giants are expected to sign Cockrell once he passes the necessary COVID testing and a physical, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Per Stapleton, Cockrell visited with the Giants on Saturday and must go through the usual testing protocol (test, test, off and test again, getting three negatives by the fifth day). Assuming the process goes off without a hitch, Cockrell will team up with James Bradberry -- his old teammate on the Panthers -- at cornerback. Cockrell may even earn a starting role due to the ongoing legal issues for Deandre Baker and the lack of experience otherwise in the group.
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Panthers' Ross Cockrell: Enjoys comeback campaign
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Cockrell finished the 2019 season with 62 tackles (48 solo) and two interceptions (on eight passes defended) in 14 games played.
Cockrell missed all of his first season in Carolina after suffering a gruesome leg injury, but returned last spring ahead of a comeback campaign. The veteran went on to start 11 games and only missed a pair of contests due to a quad problem. Overall, Cockrell matched his previous career high of 62 tackles and has now defended a respectable tally of 44 passes over his last four healthy seasons. That production should serve the 28-year-old relatively well as he now re-enters free agency.
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Panthers' Ross Cockrell: Draws questionable tag
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Cockrell (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Saints, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.
Cockrell sat out last week's loss to the Falcons, but he appears to have a shot at retaking the field against the Saints on Sunday. In the event that Cockrell were forced to miss any more time, however, his absence would be a blow to Carolina's depth at both cornerback and free safety.
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Panthers' Ross Cockrell: Eight stops in win
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Cockrell made eight tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 34-27 win over the Jaguars.
Cockrell continues to have a hefty role on defense with an ability to play both cornerback and free safety. He leveraged that into a season high in tackles during this contest. Cockrell now has 17 tackles and three pass breakups over the last three games.
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Panthers' Ross Cockrell: Lands on IR
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The Panthers placed Cockrell (leg) on injured reserve Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Cockrell broke his left tibia and fibula during Monday's practice and underwent surgery to repair the leg. The 26-year-old is expected to miss the entirety of the 2018 regular season due to the unfortunate injury, with a long recovery process ahead. Kevon Seymour and second-rounder Donte Jackson should compete for a starting job at cornerback in Cockrell's absence.
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Steelers' Ross Cockrell: Eight tackles in playoff win
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Cockrell totaled eight tackles (all solo) in the Steelers' 30-12 wild-card win against the Dolphins on Sunday.
Pittsburgh's defense held Miami to 159 total yards in the first half to take a 20-6 lead, before Cockrell left to be evaluated for a concussion. He later returned to second-half action, recording three of his eight tackles.
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Steelers' Ross Cockrell: Led team in passes defended
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Cockrell had four tackles (three solo) in Pittsburgh's 27-24 overtime win against Cleveland on Sunday.
Used almost exclusively on special teams with the Bills two years ago, Cockrell has emerged as a key piece of the Steelers' defense, playing a team-high 98 percent of the snaps this season. He totaled 62 tackles (47 solo) and had one fumble recovery, while leading the team with 14 passes defended.
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Steelers announce inactives for season opener Thursday
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The lone injured player on the inactive list posted by the Steelers for their season opener Thursday night against New England is quarterback Landry Jones, who is dealing with a concussion.
Also inactive are tight end Jesse James, wideout Sammie Coates, cornerback Ross Cockrell, defensive ends Letterius Walton and Caushaud Lyons and offensive lineman Chris Hubbard.
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Steelers sign CB Ross Cockrell
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The Steelers reached a deal with cornerback Ross Cockrell, the team announced Saturday. Cockrell played in seven games last season and totaled one tackle.
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Bills list Week 16 inactives vs. Raiders
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The Bills have listed the following players as inactive for Sunday's Week 16 game against the Raiders: running back Bryce Brown, cornerback Ross Cockrell, linebackers Larry Dean and Randell Johnson, tackle Cyrus Kouandjio, wide receiver Deonte Thompson and tight end Chris Gragg (knee).
The only player on the inactive list dealing with an injury is reserve tight end Gragg, who was listed as probable, leaving the Bills as one of the healthier teams in the league heading into Week 16. They are a 6 1/2-point favorite in Sunday's road matchup with the Raiders.
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Bills announce Week 8 inactives vs. Jets
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The Bills have listed the following players as inactive for Sunday's Week 8 matchup with the Jets: running back Fred Jackson (groin), wide receivers Marquise Goodwin (hamstring) and Marcus Easley (knee), linebacker Ty Powell (ankle), cornerback Ross Cockrell, running back Phillip Tanner and offensive lineman Cyrus Kouandjio.
Jackson and Powell were both already ruled out for the game, while Goodwin was doubtful to play. Easley is inactive after being listed as questionable, but the team's other questionable player, safety Aaron Williams (neck), is active for the game. Wide receiver Sammy Watkins (groin), defensive end Mario Williams (thumb) and cornerback Ron Brooks (groin) are also active after being listed as probable to play against the Jets.
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Mike Williams among Bills inactives Week 6
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Bills wide receiver Mike Williams, safety Aaron Williams, cornerback Ross Cockrell, running back Bryce Brown, linebacker Randell Johnson, tackle Cyrus Kouandjio and wide receiver Marcus Easley were all ruled inactive Week 6 vs. New England.
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Bills announce Week 5 inactives vs. Lions
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The Bills have listed the following players as inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions: defensive tackle Kyle Williams (knee), linebacker Nigel Bradham (knee), guard Chris Williams (back), wide receiver Marcus Easley (knee), cornerback Ross Cockrell, running back Bryce Brown and offensive tackle Cyrus Kouandjio.
Bradham and Kyle Williams were doubtful to play on the team's final injury report, and the absence of both key defenders could cause problems against the Lions offense. Easley and Chris Williams had already been ruled out Friday.
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Bills announce Week 4 inactives
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The Bills have designated the following players as inactive for Sunday's Week 4 battle with the Texans: wide receivers Marquise Goodwin (concussion) and Marcus Easley (knee), linebacker Randell Johnson (knee), offensive lineman Chris Williams and Cyrus Kouandjio, running back Bryce Brown and cornerback Ross Cockrell.
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Bills announce Week 3 inactives
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Linebacker Keith Rivers (groin) headlines the Bills' inactive list for Week 3 against the Chargers. Joining him on the sidelines are linebacker Randell Johnson, defensive back Ross Cockrell, tight end Chris Gragg, running back Bryce Brown, and offensive linemen Cyril Richardson and Cyrus Kouandjio.
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Bills announce seven inactives for Sunday
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The Bills seven-player inactive list for Week 2 is as follows: defensive backs Ross Cockrell and Jonathan Meeks, running back Bryce Brown, linebacker Keith Rivers, tight end Lee Smith, and offensive linemen Cyril Richardson and Cyrus Kouandijo.
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Bills sign three draft picks to deals
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On Thursday the Bills signed three members of their 2014 draft class to rookie deals. Those players are Duke cornerback Ross Cockrell , Florida Atlantic linebacker Randell Johnson and Miami (Fla.) offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson . All three players will battle for roster spots in training camp, with Cockrell specifically contending for playing time as a nickel or dime cornerback.
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Bills draft CB Ross Cockrell
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With the 109th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills selected cornerback Ross Cockrell from Duke.Cockrell had just four interceptions in his first two seasons at Duke before notching eight in his last two collegiate seasons, earning first team All-ACC honors. The 6-foot, 191-pound corner earned clocked a 4.56 40-yard time in the combine.
