March 11, 2024

Philly, NFL reacts to Fletcher Cox's retirement

Fletcher Cox's retirement announcement on Sunday was met with thanks and tributes from everywhere for an all-time Eagles great.

By Nick Tricome
PhillyVoice Staff

Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports

Fletcher Cox running on to the field in Arizona ahead of Super Bowl LVII against the Chiefs.

With a post to his social media on Sunday, Fletcher Cox announced that he is retiring too.

A week after Jason Kelce put an emotional wrap on his playing career and just ahead of the NFL's next league year beginning in a couple of days, the Eagles learned that they will be going without another member of the core four moving forward and an all-time defensive great for the franchise – although they've seemed to have known since last season ended.

12 incredible years with No. 91 pic.twitter.com/WdmRb7ce9n
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 10, 2024

Things are going to be different now, for sure, but after 12 years, many, many sacks, and helping to achieve the once thought impossible in a Super Bowl title, the focus – at least for a bit – is on Cox and everything he brought to Philadelphia.

Because he brought a ton, and in the 24 hours that followed his announcement, tributes and thank yous poured in from everywhere and from fans, teammates, fellow players, and media personalities alike.

Here's just a small collection of them gathered from Twitter/X:

Congrats my guy.. Started From Miss State together an got the chance to play with u in Philly. Amazing career family!!#Hailstate #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/PVanT4TOH1
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) March 10, 2024

LEGEND🦅 much love🙏🏾 congrats and thank you @fcoxx_91 #Sipboy🖤 https://t.co/6v9drbPNHp
— Nakobe Dean🔝🔜 (@NakobeDean) March 10, 2024

My brother Fletch! 💪🙏 https://t.co/8FvWguHcnT
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) March 10, 2024

"I couldn't block Fletcher Cox 1-on-1"

Congrats on an incredible career @fcoxx_91 👏 https://t.co/nYHheEx0JC pic.twitter.com/YntGsRjc7g
— New Heights (@newheightshow) March 10, 2024

Congrats @fcoxx_91 on an incredible career. Loved lining up next to 91. You made people around you better. Truly great.
— chris long (@JOEL9ONE) March 10, 2024

Congrats on a great career, Fletch!

Now you can join us on the other side of the podium pic.twitter.com/3Lvp31DyxS
— Green Light with Chris Long (@greenlight) March 10, 2024

Much respect!! @fcoxx_91 https://t.co/tahz8dKMeO
— Chris Jones (@StoneColdJones) March 10, 2024

Sorry to see Fletcher Cox retire.
He is such a strong leader and I thought he played some terrific football last season.
Enjoy football retirement!
— Ron Jaworski (@JawsCEOQB) March 10, 2024

Fletcher Cox. Legend.

Salute to a great career brother.

Congratulations and enjoy a well-deserved retirement!

🫡
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) March 10, 2024

Says a lot about 12-year veteran Fletcher Cox and the 2023 Eagles that he was probably the best player on the defense last season. Amazing longevity and durability for one of the best players in franchise history.
— Bo Wulf (@Bo_Wulf) March 10, 2024

Fletcher Cox was the best defensive player on the only Eagles team to win a Super Bowl. He is an all-time great Eagle who went out playing at a high level and will never wear another team’s uniform. 🫡

Thank you, Fletch.
— James Seltzer (@JamesSeltzer) March 10, 2024

Jim Schwartz was so huge for both BG and Fletch taking leaps in their prime. most under appreciated coordinator in team history. Fletch is second best DT of his era, too. he could’ve still played and been good in 2024! https://t.co/brP9CXG9hU
— shamus (@shamus_clancy) March 10, 2024

Thank you for everything Fletcher Cox

You made Eagles fans worldwide so happy through everything you’ve done for us

We will be seeing you in Canton with Jason Kelce ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QIE7UND0ij
— Philly Sports Sufferer (@mccrystal_alex) March 10, 2024

And while we're looking back: That time Cox trash-talked former president George W. Bush before an Eagles-Cowboys game:

Fletcher Cox not going easy on ANYBODY. 😂🤣😂 @fcoxx_91 pic.twitter.com/5SQw6jNBVg
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) August 5, 2019

Last October when he hopped in on the Phillies clubhouse celebration after the beat the Braves in the NLDS (captured by our own Evan Macy):

Just Bryce Harper shirtless and Fletcher Cox rocking out to dancing on my own… nothing to see here #phillies pic.twitter.com/oSL8Tim4ad
— Evan Macy (@evan_macy) October 13, 2023

The iconic duo:

My guy appreciate it!!!! https://t.co/qXXg228ygZ
— fletcher cox (@fcoxx_91) December 4, 2018

And finally, the image that meant the most:

Thank you for helping Eagles Fans live out their lifelong dream of being a champion

Always a Philadelphia legend

Thank you Fletcher Cox ❤️ pic.twitter.com/59XwZ7lx9D
— Philly Sports Sufferer (@mccrystal_alex) March 10, 2024

Legend.