Brenton Cox Jr.

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		11	5.0	17	5.5
2025		4	1.0	5	0.5
2024		7	4.0	12	5
2023		4

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This is an absolute steal for Green Bay, with Brenton Cox Jr. earning an A CVI on what amounts to a prove-it deal with massive upside. Landing a serviceable starter at defensive end for just $1.7M represents exceptional value in today's market, where even rotational pass rushers command $4-6M annually and established starters push into double digits. At this price point, the Packers are essentially getting NFL-caliber edge production at backup money, creating significant salary cap flexibility while addressing a critical need along their defensive front. The minimal guaranteed money ($300K) makes this a virtually risk-free gamble — if Cox develops into anything more than his current serviceable starter tier, this contract will look like highway robbery. Even if he plateaus at his current production level, the Packers have secured solid rotational depth at a fraction of market rate, giving them options to either extend him affordably or let him walk without major financial consequences.

Performance Analysis

Brenton Cox Jr. earns a C for the Packers at defensive end, a solid rotational pass rusher who has found a home in Green Bay. Cox has the quickness and bend to threaten the edge on passing downs, and he has converted that ability into respectable pressure numbers. His run defense needs work, which prevents him from being an every-down player, but his pass-rush contributions are genuine. The Packers use him in situational packages where he can pin his ears back and go after the quarterback. Cox is exactly what you want from a number-three or four edge rusher — he does not need to be the star, he just needs to make his snaps count.

Current Sentiment

Brenton Cox Jr. carries a **B** grade sentiment entering 2026, reflecting cautiously optimistic media coverage following his modest $1.7M AAV re-signing with Green Bay. The defensive end has generated positive buzz with key moments like his strip sack against Minnesota in a crucial red zone situation, showcasing his ability to make impact plays when opportunities arise. However, with just 5 career sacks over three seasons, Cox remains firmly positioned as a rotational pass rusher rather than a premier edge threat in the eyes of analysts and fans. The media frames him as a solid depth piece who provides value to the Packers' defensive rotation, but there's a clear expectation that he needs to develop into a more consistent contributor. His hunger to improve and recent flashes have earned him favorable grades for the re-signing, though the modest contract reflects realistic expectations about his current ceiling as an above-average rotational player.