Cox underwent an epidural injection procedure to alleviate discomfort in his back.
Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, who has spent all 12 of his NFL seasons in Philadelphia, is dealing with back discomfort.was a new addition to the Eagles’ injury report on Wednesday. He was listed with a back injury and did not participate in the team’s first of three practices ahead of its Week 5 matchup this Sunday at the Los Angeles Rams.
According to a league source, Cox underwent an epidural injection procedure to alleviate discomfort he experienced in his back over the past couple of weeks. If Cox misses any time, it won’t be more than one game, the source said, confirming an NFL Network report.— Cox has played at a high level through the first four games. He’s tied with defensive end Josh Sweat for most quarterback hits with seven.
Cox, who turns 33 in December, also has maintained a heavy workload. His 184 defensive snaps are the most among Eagles defensive linemen and fifth overall. For context, the next closest interior linemen in playing time areIn the offseason, Cox signed a one-year deal worth $10 million. A 2012 first-round pick, Cox has 65½ sacks, ranking fifth in franchise history.
“You find your identity these next few weeks,” Cox said after Sunday’s win. “You find your identity in Week 6, 7, 8 — that’s when you find out who you really are. That’s what we’re built for. We’re still fighting our way through this thing. We’re 4-0, and we’ve got to go across the country this week to play a really good team.”
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