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Twitter reacts to the Eagles releasing DT Fletcher Cox

It’s a move that could have lasting ramifications and the #NFL world, players and media reacted to the #Eagles releasing defensive tackle #FletcherCox #NFLFreeAgency #NFLDraft2022

The Philadelphia Eagles released star defensive tackle Fletcher Cox on Thursday afternoon with a post June 1 designation. They save $18 million with the move, according to reports and the Eagles will work to re-sign Cox to a more team friendly deal.

Cox was selected 12th overall by the Eagles back in 2012 and had a run of dominance that was only outmatched by Rams star Aaron Donald.

Cox, a six-time Pro Bowler and 2018 All-Pro, is free to sign with another team.

Social media reacts to everything and the NFL was definitely shaken up by this transaction.

5 takeaways from the Eagles releasing defensive tackle Fletcher Cox

5 takeaways from the #Eagles releasing defensive tackle #FletcherCox with the hopes of a potential reunion at a cheaper price #NFL #FreeAgency

The Eagles shook up NFL free agency on Thursday, as Mike Garafolo announced that the team is releasing Fletcher Cox just before he was to be guaranteed $18 million.

The report also said that Cox and the Eagles are working towards a new contract, presumably at a much lower salary cap hit, but the star defensive tackle is free to take a big money deal from a team looking for a difference maker.

Named to six straight Pro Bowls from 2015-20, Cox struggled this season playing in Jonathan Gannon’s passive scheme.

Here are takeaways to the move.