NASHVILLE – Morgan Cox is coming back to Tennessee, to join the Titans.
Cox, who played 11 seasons as the long snapper for the Baltimore Ravens, on Thursday agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Titans.
A Collierville native who played at Evangelical Christian School and the University of Tennessee, Cox is regarded as one of the best long snappers in the NFL.
"It was a huge attraction for me," Cox said of returning to the state. "Getting to play high school ball in Memphis and college ball in Knoxville, it just seems fitting for me to come here. I am really excited. My phone has been blowing up ever since the news hit. I have been invested in the Titans for many years now – I remember when they came to town and they were playing in the Liberty Bowl back in the day and I came to games when I was in high school.
"I love this organization. This was an easy "yes" for me. As soon as I learned that they were interested, I was ecstatic just on that. And to get the news that we had finalized it was beyond. … I am joining a great team already, and I am excited to see how I can help improve it."
Cox is a four-time Pro Bowler, and when the league added long snapper to this year's All-Pro ballot, Cox became the first honoree.
Cox, 34, joined the Ravens in 2010 as an undrafted rookie from Tennessee. He was released by the team earlier this offseason.
Cox has played in 165 games in his NFL career. Cox was a walk-on at the University of Tennessee before earning a scholarship prior to the 2008 season. He was the starting long snapper for Tennessee for the 2007, 2008, and 2009 seasons and he earned Academic All-SEC honors from 2006–2009.
With the Titans, he'll snap to Titans punter Brett Kern on punts, but the team's kicker for 2021 remains unclear.
Cox and Kern talked on FaceTime after Cox agreed to the deal, and they've already made plans to work on their chemistry together. Cox made the drive from Memphis to Nashville on Thursday to sign his new deal.
"I am excited to work with Brett," Cox said. "I've worked with him at the Pro Bowl, and I have already planned it out in my mind and stuff. So, I am excited to get together and get to work … and I am excited about being in Tennessee and where we could go. I think the sky is the limit."
LS Morgan Cox at Saint Thomas Sports Park signing with the Tennessee Titans.
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Morgan Cox contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Morgan Cox contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Morgan Cox contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Morgan Cox contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Morgan Cox contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Morgan Cox and Jared Puffer before the contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Morgan Cox and Chic Ejiasi contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Chic Ejiasi, Morgan Cox and General Manager of the Tennessee Titans Jon Robinson at the contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Morgan Cox with Strength and Conditioning Coach Frank Piraino of the Tennessee Titans contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Chic Ejiasi, Morgan Cox and General Manager of the Tennessee Titans Jon Robinson at the contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Chic Ejiasi, Morgan Cox and General Manager of the Tennessee Titans Jon Robinson at the contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - General Manager of the Tennessee Titans Jon Robinson at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
See the Best Images from LS Morgan Cox's eleven-year NFL Career with the Baltimore Ravens. (AP Images)
Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox walks off the field after a 23-21 win over the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox (46) blocks during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Baltimore. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 28-24. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox (46) snaps the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL Monday Night Football game in Baltimore, Maryland Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox (46) runs down the field during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Bengals 27-3. (Alika Jenner via AP)
Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox (46) stands at the lien of scrimmage prior to the snap of the football during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 in Pittsburgh. The Ravens defeated the Steelers 26-23 in overtime. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Desmond King, left, rushes past Baltimore Ravens cornerback Maurice Canady, from left, long snapper Morgan Cox and defensive back Chuck Clark in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox (46) lines up for a play in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox (46) waits to snap the ball for an extra point during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday Oct. 20, 2019 in Seattle. The Ravens defeated the Seahawks 30-16. (Greg Trott via AP)
Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox (46) lines up for a play in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox (46) prepares to block during an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 in Minneapolis. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox (46) prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday October 21, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Houston won 43-13. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
Baltimore Ravens center Morgan Cox (46) gets ready to snap the football at the line of scrimmage during the AFC Championship Football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Massachusetts on January 20, 2013. The Ravens defeated the Patriots 28-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox walks off the field after a 23-21 win over the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox (46) prepares for a snap agains the Washington Redskins, Sunday Oct. 9, 2016, Baltimore, MD. The Redskins defeated the Ravens 16-10. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox (46) during pre game before a Week 11 NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Ravens 27-17. (Matt Patterson via AP)
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) celebrates kicking his second field goal of the game with long snapper Morgan Cox (46) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
The Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox (46) prepares to snap the football during the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013 in New Orleans. The Ravens won the game 34-31. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox (46) gets set to snap the ball at the line of scrimmage as the offensive line is set opposite the defensive line during the 2017 NFL week 11 regular season football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 in Green Bay, Wis. The Ravens won the game in a 23-0 shutout. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (59) pionts out to Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox (46) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox (46) lines up during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Baltimore, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
Baltimore Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox (46) prepares to snap the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
