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Fletcher Cox: Brings end to productive career
Fletcher Cox announced Sunday via his personal Instagram account that he has retired from professional football.A 2012 first-round draft pick, Cox spent his entire 12-year career in Philadelphia. The 33-year-old was one of the standout defensive tackles of his era, earning six Pro Bowl nods and a spot on the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team. The Mississippi State product finished his career with 519 total tackles, 70 sacks, 16 forced fumbles, 14 fumble recoveries and three touchdowns over 188 regular-season contests.
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Eagles' Fletcher Cox: Posts 5.0 sacks in age-32 season
Fletcher Cox finished the season with 33 tackles (15 solo), including 5.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.Cox's numbers did dip slightly from last season's 7.0 sacks and 43 tackles (23 solo), but that was at least partially due to the fact that he played two fewer games, missing one with a groin injury and resting in Week 18. He may not be the player he was at his peak, but he remained a very important part of the Philadelphia Eagles' defense in his 12th NFL season.
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Eagles' Fletcher Cox: Resting in Week 18
Fletcher Cox (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.Cox wasn't listed on the Philadelphia Eagles' Week 18 injury report, but he looks like he'll be getting some extra rest ahead of the postseason. In Cox's absence, Jalen Carter and Milton Williams are candidates to see added snaps at defensive tackle.
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Eagles' Fletcher Cox: Lackluster in loss
Fletcher Cox logged three total tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 35-31 loss to the Cardinals.Cox, along with the rest of the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive line, really struggled to stop the Cardinals' rushing attack Sunday, as they racked up 221 yards on the ground, which is the most Philadelphia has allowed all season. The veteran defensive lineman has appeared in 15 games this year, recording 33 total tackles, including three tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks. Cox and Philadelphia's defense will look to rebound against the Giants in Week 18.
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Eagles' Fletcher Cox: Strip sack leads to score
Fletcher Cox had three tackles (one solo), including a sack, and a forced fumble in Sunday's 33-13 loss to the Cowboys.Cox sacked Dak Prescott early in the third quarter for a six-yard loss and stripped the ball, which was recovered by Jalen Carter who returned it for a 42-yard touchdown. It turned out to be the only touchdown the Philadelphia Eagles scored Sunday in their second straight loss. Cox is up to 24 tackles (nine solo), including four sacks, one forces fumble and a fumble recovery in 12 games this season.
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Eagles' Fletcher Cox: Records sack versus 49ers
Fletcher Cox logged two tackles (two solo), with a sack, during Philadelphia's 42-19 loss to San Francisco on Sunday.Cox managed to log another sack in Sunday's loss, bringing his season total to 2.5. However, this was just the first time during the current campaign that the 2012 first-round pick was able to record a solo sack. Cox will now look to build off this solid performance in the upcoming matchup versus Dallas.
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Eagles' Fletcher Cox: Will play Sunday
Fletcher Cox (groin) is active Sunday against the 49ers.Cox suffered the injury during the team's Week 12 win over the Bills and then proceeded to log DNPs throughout the week leading up to Sunday. His ability to suit up should be good news for the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive front.
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Eagles' Fletcher Cox: Chance to play Week 13
Fletcher Cox (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.The veteran defensive lineman suffered a groin injury during Philadelphia's Week 12 win over the Bills, and even after going the entire week without practicing, he's got a shot at suiting up Sunday. If Cox is unavailable for Week 13, Milton Williams would likely see more work on the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive line.
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Eagles' Fletcher Cox: Ruled out for game
Fletcher Cox (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Buffalo, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.Cox sustained a groin injury in the second quarter of Sunday's matchup and initially returned to action, but he was ruled out late in the fourth quarter. It's not yet clear whether his injury will impact his availability for next Sunday's game against the 49ers.
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Eagles' Fletcher Cox: Returns against Buffalo
Fletcher Cox (groin) has returned to Sunday's game against the Bills after leaving in the first half, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.Cox left in the second quarter when he sustained a groin injury. Jalen Carter subbed in at defensive tackle for Cox, and the latter's return should help bolster the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive front.