June 07, 2016
On Monday, Eagles players reported to minicamp for their physicals. Among the reportees were Darren Sproles and Fletcher Cox, who were both non-participants for voluntary OTAs earlier this offseason.
On the first day of media access at minicamp, Cox issued a statement, which was released to the media by the Eagles:
“I’m happy to be back in Philadelphia to get back to work with my teammates and coaches. I’m excited for this upcoming season and I can’t wait to get on the field for mini-camp this week, learn our new defense, and do whatever I can to help our team win. Any discussion about my absence from the offseason program or my contract will be handled privately between me, my agent and the Eagles organization.”
Translation: Fletcher Cox's agent does not want Fletcher Cox talking about his contract with the media, so you media goons should be prepared to be rebuffed when you ask him about it later today. The rest if fluff.
To note, if that sounds like a complaint, it's not. We're just translating the likely message from the Cox camp.
