The Mississippi native has had his fair share of difficulties throughout his career, including destitution, funerals, and legal disputes.
Cox is primed for the next challenge, though, having signed one of the biggest extensions in league history two years ago and helped the Eagles reach the Super Bowl this year. Additionally, he will have his own
support team waiting for him when he takes the field in Minnesota.
Shaddrick Cox Death: What happened to Fletcher Cox’s brother?
Shaddrick Cox, his elder brother, died at age 34 from heart failure.
Cox had a tight relationship with his older brother, who raised them and served as their mentor and adoptive father.
During any Eagles game, pay attention to Cox after the anthem to see how his loss continues to affect him. Cox will make a gesture toward the sky and mutter something. I adore you, bro.
Cox had previously suffered loss. His grandmother Jimmie Lee Cox Hankins passed away in 2013 and his best friend Melvin Baker died in a car accident during his first season in 2012, prompting him to leave the Eagles twice.
Cox plays for each of them even if it hasn’t always been easy, especially his brother who has been his biggest supporter both on and off the field.
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