Last year, the Eagles almost found a trade partner for Pro Bowl defensive tackle Fletcher Cox. However, a deal never materialized. Fast forward to this offseason, trade buzz is once again building and there’s a growing likelihood Cox is moved in the coming weeks.
Per NFL insider Ian Rapoport, teams have “continued to call” the Eagles regarding a trade for Cox. And although there’s no concrete movement just yet, he could be a name on the move within the coming weeks.
“With all these big names being dealt, who could be the next? Last year, #Eagles Pro Bowl DT Fletcher Cox was nearly dealt at the trade deadline, and teams around the league have continued to call on him. Considering the D-line movement around the league, it’s something to watch,” Rapoport tweeted.
With all these big names being dealt, who could be the next? Last year, #Eagles Pro Bowl DT Fletcher Cox was nearly dealt at the trade deadline, and teams around the league have continued to call on him. Considering the D-line movement around the league, it’s something to watch.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2022
The arms race to acquire quarterbacks and quality defensive linemen is on. The Chargers got Khalil Mack in a trade with the Bears on Thursday. Fletcher Cox could be the next big name to get moved.
However, it doesn’t sound like the offers are worth it yet.
“Translation: Offers not yet good enough,” said Andrew Brandt.
Translation: Offers not yet good enough. https://t.co/Oz9km0ZUSO
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) March 11, 2022
It’s also worth pointing out the Eagles would inherit a massive dead cap hit by trading Cox, so it’d only be worth it if the return was strong.
“Not sure how the Eagles would do this given the massive dead cap hit they will have to take no matter when they do it, but I absolutely think the Bills should at least call on this,” tweeted Sal Capaccio.
Not sure how the Eagles would do this given the massive dead cap hit they will have to take no matter when they do it, but I absolutely think the Bills should at least call on this. https://t.co/evMTJVbxbZ
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) March 11, 2022
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