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Watch: Fletcher Cox retirement press conference originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Fletcher Cox will be holding a press conference Tuesday, April 9 at 1:15 p.m. You will be able to stream the presser here.
Longtime Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday afternoon after 12 seasons in the league and all with the Eagles.
Cox, 33, was a first-round pick out of Mississippi State and ended up being one of the greatest players in franchise history.
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At locker cleanout day in January, Cox claimed he hadn’t yet made a decision but cleaned out his locker stall at the NovaCare Complex completely.
“You just see where the chips fall,” Cox said in January. “Obviously, they drafted some young talent and those guys are really good. They’ve came a long way since they got here. Jordan (Davis) and Jalen (Carter), they did a really, really good job of taking it upon themselves to learn the game and learn to be a pro.”
In his 12-year career, Cox played in 188 games with 182 starts and finished with 70 sacks, 88 tackles for loss, 16 forced fumbles, 14 fumble recoveries and over 500 combined tackles. He was also an integral part of two Super Bowl teams and played a huge role in the Super Bowl LII win to cap the 2017 season.
Cox was named as a Pro Bowler for six straight seasons from 2015-2020 and was a first-team All-Pro in 2018. He was also named a second-team All-Pro three times and was named as a member of the NFL’s All-Decade team for the 2010s.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie released a lengthy statement on Cox’s retirement:
“From the moment he was drafted as the 12th overall pick in 2012 until his final game, Fletcher Cox was a dominant force on our defensive line. A six-time Pro Bowler, a four-time All-Pro, and a member of the 2010s All-Decade Team, Fletcher is an all-time great Eagle whose contributions made him one of the most renowned defensive tackles of a generation and built…
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Author : NBC Sports Philadelphia
Publish date : 2024-04-09 17:06:30
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