Jabril Cox attempted to land a roster spot with the Vikings this summer, but he was ultimately released via injury settlement. The fourth-year linebacker is now once again positioned to secure a deal. 
Cox has received clearance to return after rehabbing his groin injury, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. He adds Cox is expected to begin working out for interested teams shortly. He could have an opportunity in place before long as he looks to offer depth contributions for the rest of the campaign.
A fourth-round pick of the Cowboys in 2021, Cox made just seven appearances during his rookie campaign. An ACL tear abruptly ended his season, and he logged only nine games the following year. The LSU product handled just 45 defensive snaps during his time in Dallas, although he saw a heavy workload on special teams. After being waived during roster cutdowns last year, Cox spent time with the Commanders.
Initially signing on Washington’s practice squad, Cox made 10 appearances during his time with the team. Again, his usage did not include a role on defense but rather regular third phase usage. A special teams role will likely be targeted as he attempts to find a suitor midway through the season. A low-cost flier will be worked out if Cox impresses a team looking for depth at the linebacker spot in short order.
With the exception of the Panthers (who have jus $182K in cap space), every team in the league currently has the financial flexibility to afford a league-minimum Cox investment. Now that he is healthy, it will be interesting to see how quickly he manages to find a deal.