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BREAKING: Philadelphia Eagles 4X All-Pro Pass Rusher Suddenly Announces Retirement

Jordan SiglerBy Updated:4 Comments3 Mins Read
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Oct 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) and defensive end Brandon Graham (55) against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Another Philadelphia Eagles legendary player has announced their intention to retire from playing in the NFL. Star offensive lineman Jason Kelce announced his plans to retire last week after 13 years with the Eagles.

Fletcher Cox announced his retirement from the Philadelphia Eagles

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Nov 20, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) leaves the field after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

 

 

Per a statement by Fletcher Cox on his X account, the four-time All-Pro will join Kelce in retirement this offseason.

Cox had a successful NFL career

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Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) tackles Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) during the first quarter of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

 

 

Cox is retiring after spending 12 seasons in the NFL. The future Hall of Fame defender was a key player in the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII win over the New England Patriots and earned six Pro Bowl appearances during his time with the Eagles.

Cox recorded 519 total tackles, 70 sacks, and 16 forced fumbles in his NFL career.

The Eagles defensive line will look younger

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Oct 22, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

 

 

The Eagles defensive line will look much different than the one that was one of the most feared units in the league on the 2022 team that made the Super Bowl. The Eagles are reportedly shopping Haason Reddick and Josh Sweat before free agency.

The team drafted Cox’s replacement in last April’s draft when they took Jalen Carter. Carter had a solid rookie season, but they’ll ask him to step up with his former Georgia teammate, defensive end Nolan Smith, for the 2024 season.

Fortunately for the Eagles, they will have Brandon Graham back for the upcoming season after signing him to a one-year deal on Saturday.

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4 Comments

    • Melissa on

      I AM GOING TO MISS YOU ON THE FIELD THE MAN FLETCHER COX. YOU WERE THE BEST. LOVED SEEING YOU PLAY! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEXT STEPS ON LIFE’S JOURNEY! WE GONNA MISS YOU BUT LIFE MOVES ON HALL OF FAMER! BLESSINGS

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    • Andre S. on

      Sir Fletch, we will miss you but everybody’s time comes and you did retire at the top of your game wish you the best and it’s going to be some big shoes to fill.

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