Fletcher Cox, age 33 defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, has announced his retirement via Instagram. Drafted 12th overall in the 2012 NFL Draft from Mississippi State, Cox has been a long-time pillar of the Eagles defensive line. The six-time Pro Bowler, four-time All-Pro and Super Bowl LII champion leaves an accomplished career with 519 total tackles, 70.0 sacks (5th in Eagles history), 16 forced fumbles and 3 defensive touchdowns.

No. 91 spent his entire 12-year career with Philly, serving as team captain for six straight seasons. Upon signing his most recent one year, $10 million contract for 2023, there was speculation that it would be his last season. Cox’s announcement follows Jason Kelce, long-time center for the Eagles, who also retired earlier this year.

In 2023, the Eagles regressed to a bottom three team defense. Eagles Nation will surely miss the veteran and will look to young standouts Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis to continue in Cox’s footsteps.