Morgan Cox

Season	Team	GP	Grade
2025		17	D+ D+ Bottom 30%
2024		17	D+ D+ Bottom 30%
2023		17	D+ D+ Bottom 30%
2022		17	D+ D+ Bottom 30%
2021		17	D+ D+ Bottom 30%
2020		15	D- D- Bottom 12%
2019		16	D+ D+ Bottom 30%
2018		16	D+ D+ Bottom 30%
2017		16	D+ D+ Bottom 30%
2016		16	D+ D+ Bottom 30%
2015		16	D+ D+ Bottom 30%
2014		7	D- D- Bottom 12%
2013		16	D+ D+ Bottom 30%
2012		16	D+ D+ Bottom 30%
2011		16	D+ D+ Bottom 30%
2010		15	D- D- Bottom 12%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Among long snappers at this AAV tier, Morgan Cox earns a C+ Contract Value Index. At $1.49M for a one-year deal, the contract reflects a reasonable market rate for a position that demands minimal offensive upside but absolute consistency in execution—long snappers operate in a tight performance band where durability and reliability matter far more than explosive production. Cox appeared in 17 games during the 2025 season, underscoring the durability that has defined his 16-year career and enabled him to reach the rare milestone of 250 career games, a longevity achievement that genuine national and regional outlets have acknowledged as exceptional for the position. At 39 years old in a longtime veteran role, Cox's contract avoids the anchor risk that often plagues specialists in the back nine of their careers; a single year allows the Titans flexibility to pivot if decline accelerates, while his proven track record justifies the modest commitment. The Titans' decision to re-sign him amid a broader roster rebuild—marked by signings at defensive end, linebacker, and receiver—signals organizational confidence in one of the few remaining anchors from earlier regimes, a move that reflects smart priority-setting rather than luxury spending. The C+ grade acknowledges that while the deal is sensible and well-priced for the role, long snappers inherently lack the performance ceiling to justify premium valuation; Cox's contract is efficient execution of a specialist need, not a steal.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Morgan's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance AnalysisNot Tracked

Performance grades for LSs are not available. ESPN does not track individual statistics for offensive linemen, punters, long snappers, or fullbacks. This player will remain ungraded unless they change positions.

Fan Sentiment

Recent headlines push Morgan Cox's sentiment grade to a B-, with Tennessee's broader season shaping the read. The narrative around Cox centers on quiet respect for a 39-year-old specialist who has quietly reached 250 career games—a milestone that regional and national outlets have genuinely acknowledged as rare longevity in a position where most players flame out by their mid-30s. Media framing emphasizes his ties to the University of Tennessee alongside his steady, unspectacular reliability in a role that demands consistency above all else; long snappers don't generate headlines, but Cox's retention signals the kind of organizational trust typically reserved for franchise-caliber veterans. His appearance in 17 games during the 2025 season underscores his durability, and the Titans' one-year re-signing decision—arriving amid a broader offseason rebuild that has seen the team add pieces at defensive end, linebacker, and receiver—reflects confidence in one of the few roster anchors still standing from previous regimes. The tone is affirming rather than perfunctory: fans and beat writers alike view Cox's return as the sort of smart, unspectacular move that reflects solid organizational priorities, even if it doesn't move the needle on playoff expectations for a 3-14 team still finding its footing.