History of Fletcher Cox in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2024

Fletcher Cox is a retired American football defensive tackle known for his 12-season career with the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. Drafted in the first round from Mississippi State in 2012, Cox achieved significant success, including a Super Bowl victory, six Pro Bowl selections, and four All-Pro honors.

1975: Highest Drafted Bulldog Defensive Lineman Since Jimmy Webb

Fletcher Cox became the highest drafted Bulldog defensive lineman since Jimmy Webb in 1975.

1983: Highest Drafted Mississippi State Bulldog Since Michael Haddix

Fletcher Cox became the highest drafted Mississippi State Bulldog since Michael Haddix in 1983.

December 13, 1990: Fletcher Cox was born

Fletcher Cox was born on December 13, 1990.

2009: High School Track and Field

Fletcher Cox competed in the high jump and relays at the 2009 Division 3-4A Meet.

2011: All-American Honors

Fletcher Cox was named an All-American by Pro Football Weekly in 2011.

June 18, 2012: Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles

Fletcher Cox signed a four-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on June 18, 2012.

October 14, 2012: Ejected from Game for Throwing Punches

Fletcher Cox was ejected from a game on October 14, 2012, for throwing punches at Detroit Lions players and was fined $21,000.

2012: Drafted into the NFL

Fletcher Cox was drafted into the NFL in 2012.

2013: Switched to Defensive End

Fletcher Cox switched to defensive end in 2013 after the Eagles switched to a 3-4 type defense.

2014: Breakout Year with the Eagles

Fletcher Cox had a breakout year in 2014, earning recognition for his performance on the Eagles' defensive line, including a fumble return for a touchdown in the season opener.

April 27, 2015: Fifth-Year Option Picked Up by Eagles

On April 27, 2015, the Eagles picked up Cox's fifth-year option, securing him with the team through 2016.

2015: Second-team All-Pro Honors, Pro Bowl Selection, and Ed Block Courage Award

Fletcher Cox received Second-team All-Pro honors, was selected to the Pro Bowl for the first time, and was awarded the Ed Block Courage Award in 2015.

June 13, 2016: Signed a Six-Year Extension with the Eagles

Cox signed a six-year, $103 million contract extension with the Eagles on June 13, 2016, with $63 million guaranteed.

2016: Remained with the Eagles

Cox remained with the Eagles through the 2016 season.

2016: Ranked 49th on the NFL Top 100 Players List

Fletcher Cox was ranked 49th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.

September 10, 2017: Fumble Recovery for a Touchdown

On September 10, 2017, Cox recovered a fumble for a touchdown in a victory over the Redskins.

December 19, 2017: Third Pro Bowl Selection

Cox was selected to his third consecutive Pro Bowl on December 19, 2017.

2017: Ranked 38th on the NFL Top 100 Players List

Fletcher Cox was ranked 38th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.

2018: Fourth Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro Selection

Fletcher Cox was named to his fourth Pro Bowl and was selected as a First-Team All-Pro for the first time in 2018.

2018: Ranked 69th on the NFL Top 100 Players List

Fletcher Cox was ranked 69th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.

2019: Fifth Pro Bowl Selection and NFL 2010s All-Decade Team

Fletcher Cox was named to his fifth Pro Bowl and was selected to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team in 2019.

2019: Ranked 28th on the NFL Top 100 Players List

Fletcher Cox was ranked 28th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.

2020: Sixth Pro Bowl Selection

Cox was named to the Pro Bowl for the sixth time in his career in 2020.

2020: Ranked 73rd on the NFL Top 100 Players List

Fletcher Cox was ranked 73rd on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.

2021: Fumble Recovery for a Touchdown

Fletcher Cox had a fumble recovery for a touchdown in Week 3 against the Cowboys in 2021.

2021: Ranked 63rd on the NFL Top 100 Players List

Fletcher Cox was ranked 63rd on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.

January 3, 2022: Placed on COVID List

Fletcher Cox was placed on the COVID list on January 3, 2022.

March 17, 2022: Released by the Eagles and Re-signed Two Days Later

Fletcher Cox was released by the Eagles on March 17, 2022, but was re-signed on a one-year contract two days later.

March 16, 2023: Re-signed with the Eagles

Fletcher Cox re-signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on March 16, 2023, on a one-year, $10 million contract.

March 10, 2024: Retirement

Fletcher Cox announced his retirement on March 10, 2024, after 12 seasons in the NFL.

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