Fletcher Cox Announces His Retirement

Fletcher Cox Announces His Retirement

First, it was Jason Kelce. Now the Eagles are losing another valuable member of their roster who they won a Super Bowl with. Fletcher Cox is calling it quits and has announced his retirement from the NFL. The former Mississippi State product spent his entire career with Philadelphia.

The Eagles first round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft announced his retirement via social media.

“After much reflection, I have made the decision to retire from the game of football,” Cox said in a statement. “I gave everything I had to this team and to this city. I don’t know what’s next for me, but I do know that I’m forever grateful for my time here in Philadelphia and with the Eagles organization. Go Birds!”

The Eagles also released a statement regarding the news as well.

“Beyond his statistical accolades, any opposing coach would tell you their game-planning could not start until they deal with No. 91,” Eagles Chairmen and CEO Jeffrey Lurie said in a statement. “Whether he was wreaking havoc in the backfield or taking on double teams to set up others for success, Fletcher thrived in every style of defense he played during his career. He was an incredibly tough and durable player who put his body on the line week in and week out for his teammates. You could always rely on him to set the tone on gameday, whether it was a chilling inspirational speech or a big play in a key moment.”

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Cox, 33, ends his career after 12 NFL Seasons. In the end, Cox posted 70.0 sacks, 519 tackles, and 173 quarterback hits during the course of his career.

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