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The Best Of DT Fletcher Cox
The Eagles and DT Fletcher Cox have agreed to terms on a six-year extension that will keep him in Philadelphia through 2022...
DE Fletcher Cox was drafted by the Eagles in 2012 out of Mississippi State
In 2012, Cox had 5.5 sacks which tied for the team lead
Cox led all Eagles defensive lineman with 65 tackles in 2012
In 2013, Cox led the team with 21 QB pressures and finished the season with 66 tackles (44 solo)
Cox earned second-team All-Pro by The Associated Press and All-NFC honors from the PFWA in 2014
Cox notched career highs in 2015 with 104 tackles, 9.5 sacks and three forced fumbles
In 2015, Cox earned his first Pro Bowl selection
Cox became the first Eagle eveer and first NFL player since 2007 to record three sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in a game in 2015
In 2015, Cox also received the Ed Block Courage Award, which is named after Ed Block, long-time head trainer for the Baltimore Colts
Ed Block Courage Award recipients are often players who have overcome devastating injuries or tragedies and have returned to top-level competition in the NFL
