The following week, he made a season-high five solo tackles and two pass deflections in a 15–30 loss to the Miami Dolphins. On November 13, 2016, he made four solo tackles, an assisted tackle, and a pass deflection during a 35–30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Three days later, he was fined $9,115 for a late hit against Lucky Whitehead during the loss to the Cowboys. On December 25, 2016, Cockrell recorded a season-high seven combined tackles as the Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 31–27 and clinched the AFC North. He finished the 2016 season with a career-high 62 combined tackles, 14 pass deflections, and 16 regular season starts. On January 8, 2017, Cockrell started in his first career postseason game and made eight solo tackles in a 30–12 AFC wild card game victory over the Miami Dolphins. New York Giants On September 2, 2017, Cockrell was traded to the New York Giants after the Pittsburgh Steelers signed cornerback Joe Haden after his release by the Cleveland Browns. Carolina Panthers On March 23, 2018, Cockrell signed a two-year contract with the Carolina Panthers. During training camp on July 30, 2018, Cockrell suffered a broken left tibia and fibula which required surgery. He was placed on injured reserve two days later. In Week 3 of the 2019 season against the Houston Texans, Cockrell intercepted a pass thrown by wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and returned it for 37 yards in the 16–10 win. In Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cockrell intercepted a pass from Jameis Winston in the 37–26 win. After becoming a free agent in March 2020, Cockrell visited the New York Giants on August 8, 2020, but did not sign with the team. Tampa Bay Buccaneers On September 23, 2020, Cockrell was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on October 8 for the team's week 5 game against the Chicago Bears, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was promoted to the active roster on October 13, 2020. Cockrell played in all four games in the Buccaneers' playoff run that resulted in the team winning Super Bowl LV. Cockrell re-signed with the Buccaneers on April 13, 2021. He was released on August 16, 2022. References External links Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio Duke Blue Devils bio 1991 births Living people Players of American football from Michigan People