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Eagles release Fletcher Cox: Six-time Pro Bowl DT let go with post-June 1 designation, per report

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It’s a new era in Philadelphia, as the Eagles are cutting ties with a longtime stalwart on their defensive line — at least for now.Β 

According to a report from NFL Media, the Eagles will release six-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Fletcher Cox with a post-June 1 designation. However, the same report notes that the Eagles and Cox are having discussions about his returning to the team on a different contract. A subsequent report from ESPN said the same.

Cox was set to have $18 million in salary guaranteed at the March 17 deadline, but instead will be able to seek a new contract, whether with the Eagles or another team.Β 

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