Fletcher Cox
DT #91 — Philadelphia Eagles
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About Fletcher Cox
Fletcher Cox played twelve seasons on the Eagles defensive line and spent approximately zero of them seeking attention. He was a six-time Pro Bowler, the anchor of the defensive front that won Super Bowl LII, and a man who could collapse a pocket faster than most quarterbacks could finish their drop-back. Off the field, Cox is from Yazoo City, Mississippi, and his personality reflects that origin with total commitment. He hunts. He fishes. He drives trucks that look like they've been through actual mud, not the decorative kind. While teammates were doing press conferences and building personal brands, Cox was somewhere in a deer stand at 5 AM waiting for something to walk into range. He didn't give speeches. He didn't start feuds. He just showed up every Sunday and made offensive linemen regret their career choices for twelve consecutive years, collected a Super Bowl ring, and went back to Mississippi.
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How important was Fletcher Cox to the Eagles Super Bowl team?
Cox was the defensive centerpiece of the 2017 Eagles team that won Super Bowl LII. He recorded 5.5 sacks during the regular season and was a constant disruptive presence in the interior that made life easier for the entire defense. His ability to demand double teams freed up edge rushers like Brandon Graham, whose strip-sack of Tom Brady sealed the championship. Cox was the player everything else on that defense was built around.
Last updated: April 2026