Longtime Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Fletcher Cox is retiring from the NFL, according to an Instagram post by the 2012 first-round pick. Cox spent his entire 12-year career with the Eagles and never played in fewer than 14 games in a season. He was named to six Pro Bowls and four All-Pro teams during his stellar career. Overall, the 33-year-old tallied 519 tackles, 70 sacks, 16 forced fumbles, 17 passes defended, and 51.5 run stuffs in 188 games. Cox played the most snaps of any Eagles' interior defensive lineman in 2023 (684), so his retirement leaves a big hole to fill moving forward.
Multiple sources believe Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox will retire at some point this offseason, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Eagles center Jason Kelce officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, so there's a very real chance that the Eagles will be forced to replace two legends on opposite sides of the ball this offseason. The 33-year-old Cox, the former 12th overall pick by the Eagles in 2012 out of Mississippi State, has spent all 12 of his NFL seasons in Philadelphia and was named to six straight Pro Bowls from 2015-20. In 15 regular-season contests in 2023, he had 33 tackles (15 solo), five sacks, 17 QB hits, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery for Philly. Cox missed a game with a groin injury and was rested in the Week 18 regular-season finale.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (groin) returned to Sunday's contest against the Buffalo Bills. The veteran injured his groin in the first half and walked off the field gingerly. He was questionable to return, although there were doubts. However, Cox is back and will do his best to help the defense slow down Josh Allen and the high-powered Bills offense.
Fletcher Cox Questionable To Return Against Buffalo
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup with the Buffalo Bills. The veteran suffered a groin injury in the first half, and considering he left the field gingerly, it's possible he won't be back for the remainder of the game. Cox is not as productive as he once was. However, he's still a valuable component of the Eagles defense, so the team certainly hopes he'll return against a potent Bills offense.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (back) has been ruled out for the Week 5 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Offensive guard Cam Jurgens (foot), defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu (triceps) and safety Sydney Brown (hamstring) have also been ruled out. Cox didn't practice all week and was set to receive an epidural injection this week that is only expected to knock him out for one game. The 36-year-old is expected to be able to return for a Week 6 meeting with the New York Jets. With Cox sidelined against the Rams in LA this weekend, expect Milton Williams to get more run on the Eagles' defensive line.
Fletcher Cox Receives Epidural Injection, Could Miss Week 5
Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Fletcher Cox (back) received an epidural injection procedure this week to alleviate discomfort he had been experiencing in his back over the last couple weeks, according to a source. If Cox has to miss any time, the expectation is that it won't be more than one game. We'll have a better idea of whether Cox will be able to play in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams later this week, but if he is unavailable, there's a good chance he'll be able to return in Week 6 against the New York Jets. The 32-year-old veteran defensive tackle made the Pro Bowl in six straight years from 2015-2020 and is a big part of Philly's dominant defensive line. Through the first four weeks, he has 10 tackles (three solo), half a sack and seven QB hits.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (ribs) should be fine moving forward, according to a league source. Cox underwent an MRI exam on Monday morning after he suffered a "friendly fire" shot to the ribs when he collided with teammate Zach Cunningham in the Week 1 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. Cox's availability for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Vikings could depend on pain management. For what it's worth, Cox was estimated as a non-participant in practice on Monday. If the 32-year-old is held out as a precaution in Week 2, expect to see more of Jalen Carter and Milton Williams on the interior of the Eagles' defensive line.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox has decided to re-sign with the organization. The 32-year-old has agreed to a one-year, 10 million contract. He reportedly received better offers elsewhere, but decided to stay loyal and remain with the Eagles. The six-time Pro Bowl tackle is coming off a strong season with the Eagles in 2022. He totaled 43 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and seven sacks in 17 games this past season. The return of Cox is a welcoming sight for the Eagles who have already lost multiple defenders this offseason.
Defensive tackle Fletcher Cox officially reached an agreement to re-sign with the Philadelphia Eagles for one year, according to a source. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting that the deal is worth $14 million. The Eagles released the veteran pass-rusher on Thursday for salary cap purposes, but the two sides quickly came to a deal to reunite for the 2022 season. Cox was originally scheduled to make $18 million this year. The 31-year-old made six straight Pro Bowls from 2015-20, and although he fell off a bit last year, he can still be an effective pass-rusher for the Eagles. Cox has been in Philadelphia for 10 years and has racked up 58 sacks in 156 career games. He's not much of an option in IDP leagues after getting 3.5 sacks in two of the last three seasons.
The Philadelphia Eagles released defensive lineman Fletcher Cox in a cost-saving move on Thursday, but the team has made progress on bringing him back. The two sides have discussed a one-year deal that would guarantee $14 million. The six-time Pro Bowler over 10 seasons in Philly previously had an $18 million salary that would have become fully guaranteed on Thursday. Cox was a first-round pick by the Eagles back in 2012 and has been a cornerstone of their defense ever since. The 31-year-old has a total of 443 tackles and 58 sacks while forcing 14 fumbles in 156 career games. Cox has shown some decline in recent years with just 4.5 sacks a year since 2019, but he can still be a solid interior defensive line presence.
