The Broncos released Perrish Cox on Saturday, cutting ties with the cornerback who is facing a sexual assault trial later this year. Denver general manager Brian Xanders indicated it was Cox's on-field performance and not his legal issues that led to his departure. "Everybody coming out of that lockout, it's their job to create their role," Xanders said. "No roster spot is safe. His was based on the four preseason games, the five weeks of training camp. It's unfortunate to make a cut like that when he'd started for you before, but the coaches talked to him about what he needs to improve on for his career. It's unfortunate we let a draft pick go like that."