Eagles news: Fletcher Cox set to retire; C.J. Gardner-Johnson set for a return to Philadelphia?

With the final day of the NFL combine set, Jeremy Fowler reports that Fletcher Cox is “closer” to retirement, while C.J. Gardner-Johnson could return to the Birds.

Philadelphia is set for a retool, and GM Howie Roseman has the assets to add a dynamic player to a revamped roster.

The Eagles have their first-round draft pick, No. 22 overall, plus a pair of second-round picks (Nos. 50 and 53), giving them three selections among the first 53 draft picks. Altogether, the Birds have eight picks and are expected to have another four compensatory picks from the league, which could include an additional third-round pick.

Philadelphia’s has some roster decisions on players like Haason Reddick and Darius Slay, but the biggest news could focus on a legend’s departure, and a fiery defenders return.

With the final day of the NFL combine set, Jeremy Fowler reports that Fletcher Cox is “closer” to retirement, while C.J. Gardner-Johnson could return to the Birds.