Fletcher Cox

Longtime Philadelphia Eagles DT Fletcher Cox announced his retirement from the NFL via social media, ending a 12-year pro career.

Fantasy Impact

At the age of 33, Cox is announcing he is stepping away from the sport. This move wasn't fully unexpected, as the Eagles' have been forming their contingency plan for his eventual departure with DTs Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter. Cox had four All-Pro nods in a five-year span, six Pro Bowl appearances, 70 sacks, 173 QB hits and 88 tackles for loss.

Fletcher Cox has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Fantasy Impact

Cox left the Eagles' game early last week against the Bills and did not return. He missed practice all week, so he is likely on the wrong end of questionable to suit up this week.

Eagles DT Fletcher Cox is officially inactive for a Week 5 matchup with the Rams.

Fantasy Impact

Cox was added to the injury report this week with a back injury. Even with his absence, the Eagles’ defensive line remains a formidable force and fantasy managers can still comfortably start the Eagles D/ST in all formats.

Fletcher Cox (back) was added to the team's injury report and didn't practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Cox is a surprise addition to Philadelphia's injury report, being listed with a back injury that forced him to miss practice. We'll learn more later in the week about is this is a serious issue or more of a precautionary thing for the veteran, and his possible absence would be bad for an Eagles' front seven that has been dominant so far this year.

Eagles DT Fletcher Cox is officially active for a Thursday matchup with Minnesota.

Fantasy Impact

Cox was reportedly dealing with a rib injury, but is good to go for Thursday Night Football. Fantasy managers should expect Cox to remain in the defensive line rotation against a Vikings’ offensive line that is missing center Garrett Bradbury.