After playing college football for the Marshall Thundering Herd, he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft, with whom he won Super Bowl LII.

[9] He was given an increased role in his second year, finishing with 17 tackles, 5 assists, 4 sacks, and 2 pass deflections.

In a disappointing 2015 season, Curry was moved to outside linebacker and struggled to find a groove, totaling 12 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 16 games and no starts.

[12] On March 16, 2018, two years into his five-year contract, Curry was released by the Eagles after declining to take a pay cut.

[13] On March 19, 2018, Curry signed a three-year, $23 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

[24] On August 25, 2021, Curry announced that he was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder that required the removal of his spleen.

[28] On November 14, 2024, Curry officially retired as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and served as the team's honorary captain for their game against the Washington Commanders that night.