The Philadelphia Eagles had been near dropping an integral a part of their crew after the 2022 NFL season.

Thankfully, this didn’t occur and Fletcher Cox re-signed with the crew on a one-year, $10 million deal.

Nevertheless, issues may have been completely different for the participant and the crew, as one AFC franchise tried to lure him away from Philly.

In response to Zack Rosenblatt, Cox admitted that he was near becoming a member of the New York Jets.

Fletcher Cox admitted on Chris Lengthy’s podcast that he was near signing with the #Jets.

Shut sufficient that he noticed John Franklin-Myers had his quantity (91) and stated he would’ve picked a brand new one.

— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) April 1, 2023

The Eagles reportedly matched what the Jets had been keen to pay.

The #Eagles didn’t overpay for Fletcher Cox. They paid what different groups (Jets) had been keen to pay. https://t.co/HUbljWjdN6

— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) April 1, 2023

Cox is a six-time Professional-Bowler who has spent his complete 11-season profession in Philadelphia.

However, he didn’t have an issue probably becoming a member of the Jets and even admitted that he would’ve picked a unique quantity.

John Franklin-Myers owns the No. 91 jersey on the Jets, however that wasn’t going to be an issue for Cox.

Thankfully, issues didn’t finish that manner and he’ll return for a twelfth season with the Eagles.

After dropping Tremendous Bowl LVII in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, the Eagles have unfinished enterprise.

Throughout his profession, Cox has recorded 336 solo tackles, 150 assists, 65.0 sacks and 13 fumble recoveries.

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