Injury News: Eagles DT Fletcher Cox in danger of missing Week 5 matchup against Rams

Brian Cass
October 4, 2023
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According to multiple reports, Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox could miss Sunday’s contest against the Los Angeles Rams after undergoing an epidural injection this week.

Eagles’ Fletcher Cox in danger of missing Week 5 matchup against Rams

#Eagles DL Fletcher Cox underwent an epidural injection procedure this week to alleviate discomfort he'd been experiencing in his back over the past couple weeks, source said. If he has to miss any time, the expectation is it's not more than one game.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 4, 2023

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Cox has been stout to start the 2023 campaign. Through four games, he’s recorded 11 quarterback pressures, seven QB hits, and one sack. Losing him for an extended period of time would obviously not be ideal, but it appears Cox will only miss one game – if he misses any time at all.

In his place, we’ll likely see a lot more of Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis. Carter has logged 48 percent of the defensive snaps this season, while Davis has notched 30 percent. Milton Williams and Marlon Tuipulotu will also see more playing time than usual. They’ve posted PFF grades of 57.1 and 56.5 respectively this season.

By Friday, we should know what Cox’s status for Sunday’s game will be.