Eagles DT Fletcher Cox retires

[Risen Star]

 

[Risen Star]

He knows he can no longer compete with us.

 

[RonWashington]

Eagles getting younger . It’s a two team race in the East . For the right to early playoff elimination

 

[Risen Star]

Eagles getting younger . It’s a two team race in the East . For the right to early playoff elimination

Ron, you've been hanging around Bob too much.

 

[Aven8]

Eagles getting younger . It’s a two team race in the East . For the right to early playoff elimination

If Jaden Daniels can play it will be a 3 team race

 

[Shannon1]

If Jaden Daniels can play it will be a 3 team race

No

 

[Hadenough]

Cox retiring and center Kelce retiring hmmm. Something is floating around that locker room and players have had enough. Both of those guys can still play. Eagles are also shopping other defensive players.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Another hit to the Eagles is good for us but they got a young beast in the fold.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Cox retiring and center Kelce retiring hmmm. Something is floating around that locker room and players have had enough. Both of those guys can still play. Eagles are also shopping other defensive players.

That is interesting though. The timing of both guys retiring is wild.

 

[jazzcat22]

Eagles getting younger . It’s a two team race in the East . For the right to early playoff elimination

When your 87 year old DT retires, yeah that reduces the average age quite a bit.

 

[big dog cowboy]

 

[ErikWilliamsHeadSlap]

Shame...been a tough few months for e-gals fans.

 

[KingCorcoran]

That is interesting though. The timing of both guys retiring is wild.

Both considered retiring after last season, but signed for another year for lucrative one year deals. Those kind of lucrative one year deals for 33 and 36 year old players are not forthcoming in today’s NFL. Not from the Eagles or any other team. Graham 35, and Johnson 33, are both going for another year. Young teams like the Chiefs, and dare I say Packers, seem to be able to compete. The Eagles are an aging, descending team with no linebackers, no secondary, and no capable running backs. Like the Eagles FO, Kelce and Cox can read the writing on the wall. Great careers, though.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Both considered retiring after last season, but signed for another year for lucrative one year deals. Those kind of lucrative one year deals for 33 and 36 year old players are not forthcoming in today’s NFL. Not from the Eagles or any other team. Graham 35, and Johnson 33, are both going for another year. Young teams like the Chiefs, and dare I say Packers, seem to be able to compete. The Eagles are an aging, descending team with no linebackers, no secondary, and no capable running backs. Like the Eagles FO, Kelce and Cox can read the writing on the wall. Great careers, though.

It’s not just that though. Reddick and Sweat are seeking trades?

 

[jazzcat22]

It’s not just that though. Reddick and Sweat are seeking trades?

Cox retires, if Reddick and Sweat are gone. They already released a few DB’s.

Maybe our OL and RB can actually produce.

 

[Creeper]

Cox is another phenomenal player - or he was. He still has it for a few plays but the rest of the NFCE is grateful for his retirement.

 

[eromeopolk]

He was a great DT. I wanted Dallas to draft him coming out of Miss. St. You win in the trenches and you cannot effectively rush the passer without pressure in the middle.

You want to know why Philly has been a consistent Super Bowl contending and winning team? Look at Fletcher Cox, Hargrove, Graham, and the youngsters they have coming back at DT next year.

 

[Motorola]

Respect to an outstanding NFL player for his long career (even though he accomplished it with a division rival).
May Cox's post-football life be as rewarding - health wise, along with future endeavors.

 

[KingCorcoran]

It’s not just that though. Reddick and Sweat are seeking trades?

Don’t try to make up problems that don’t exist. Reddick indicated he did not request to be traded. He is looking for a big contract for 2025. The answer is obviously no from Philly. The Eagles are shopping Sweat. A proactive front office is a good thing, particularly for a team getting worse, not better. Hoping it indicates nefarious issues at hand is fantasy for Giants, Cowboys, and Commanders fans. The reason Philly has guys retiring after 10+ years indicates they’re a franchise willing to pay for good performance. But you can’t keep everyone you’d like. Hurts’ new deal commences March 18. They seem to be dealing with their new reality. At least they’re dealing with it.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

He was a great DT. I wanted Dallas to draft him coming out of Miss. St. You win in the trenches and you cannot effectively rush the passer without pressure in the middle.

You want to know why Philly has been a consistent Super Bowl contending and winning team? Look at Fletcher Cox, Hargrove, Graham, and the youngsters they have coming back at DT next year.

I mean it helps having a great offensive line too.