PHILADELPHIA — Eagles veteran defensive tackle Fletcher Cox has agreed to a one-year deal to stay with the team, according to league sources who confirmed an ESPN report.
Cox, 32, reportedly turned down more lucrative offers to stay with the Eagles for a 12th season, agreeing to a one-year, $10 million deal. He had seven sacks and 43 total tackles last season as a part of the Eagles’ historically productive pass rush.
The veteran returns to a defense that just lost several key contributors, including fellow defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, cornerback Darius Slay, and linebacker T.J. Edwards to name a few. With Hargrave headed to the conference-rival San Francisco 49ers after an 11-sack season, Cox could have an even greater role on the Eagles’ interior line next season playing alongside young defensive tackles Jordan Davis and Milton Williams.
