DT Fletcher Cox officially has reached agreement with the Eagles to return to Philadelphia on a one-year deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2022
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The legend is back as quickly as he exited, as the Eagles have re- signed Fletcher Cox to a one-year, $15 million deal.
Philadelphia released Cox just before he was to be guaranteed $18 million, as his would have been guaranteed had he been on the roster on the third day of the league year, which was Friday.
The 31 years old Cox has seen his play decline over the past few seasons. Cox, who had a career-high 10.5 sacks in 2018, had 3.5 in two of the last three seasons.
The move was first reported by Lets Go To The Phone.
Fletcher Cox 1 yr deal for $15mil guaranteed with incentives to recoup rest of money https://t.co/Crz7MaDkEc
— Let’s Go to the Phones (@letsgo2thephone) March 18, 2022
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Things reached a boiling point after Cox sounded off after the Eagles’ 33-22 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 24.
Cox finished the 2021 season with 35 total tackles (25 solo), 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery, and the Eagles could still add another defensive tackle via the NFL draft.