Philadelphia Eagles
Fletcher Cox - #91 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 298 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/13/1990 |
| Birthplace | Yazoo City, MS |
| College | Mississippi State |
| Years played | 2 |
| Drafted | 2012, 1st round, 12th pick by Eagles |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | 1 | 0 |
Eagles go three straight on 'D'
The Eagles came into Friday’s portion of the draft with options, and they left it with more depth on what looks like a monster front seven.
Eagles' Patterson still in the picture
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Eagles rightfully pounce on DT Cox
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Dawkins announces retirement
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Philadelphia Eagles
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PLAYER NEWS
Cox and linebacker Mychal Kendricks, both sidelined with concussions in what might be Andy Reid's final game as Philadelphia's coach.|||||||
Derek Landri starts for Cox and Akeem Jordan is in for Kendricks.
Cox has left the Eagles' game against Carolina on Monday with a lower-back-tailbone injury.|||||||
Cox did not return. X-rays were negative.
The Philadelphia Eagles and first-round draft pick Fletcher Cox have agreed to a four-year contract. The defensive tackle from Mississippi State is the last of Philadelphia's nine draft picks to sign. The Eagles traded up three spots to select Cox at No. 12 overall.|||||||
Cox made the All-SEC first team after finishing with 56 tackles and five sacks last year. He played three seasons at Mississippi State and had 114 tackles. He also blocked five kicks.
