Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox announced his retirement on Sunday after a 12-season career dotted with six Pro Bowl invitations.
A first-round selection in the 2012 NFL Draft, Cox played his entire career with the Pennsylvania club and holds the team record with 70 sacks by a defensive tackle. He made one less than Reggie White, Trent Cole, Clyde Simmons and Brandon Graham.
Cox is the second Eagles player to hang up his cleats in six days after center Jason Kelce.
“I made my dream come true by playing in the NFL. But I didn’t know [avant d’amorcer ma carrière] what an honor and privilege it would be to represent Philadelphia and the Eagles organization for 12 seasons,” Cox wrote in a letter.
Selected 12th overall in 2012, Cox helped the Eagles defeat Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl following the 2017 season and had his best campaign in 2018.
“What makes Fletcher truly special is that his influence extends even further behind the scenes,” Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said in a statement. He played a key role in establishing a winning culture.
“As mean as he was on the field, he mastered his role while also serving as a big brother and mentor to many young players over the years. »
2024-03-10 19:06:53
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