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Eagles legend Fletcher Cox officially retires: ‘I wish this was an April fool’s joke’

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Eagles’ legend Fletcher Cox strolled to the podium wearing a shirt emblazoned with the word “gods” on it, perhaps sending a subliminal message about his place in the pantheon of Philadelphia sports history. The 33-year-old was there to officially announce his retirement from football after 12 incredible seasons, all of them in a midnight green jersey.

Cox, a bit out of character from his serious on-field persona, started his farewell speech with a joke …

“I wish this was an April Fool’s joke but it’s not.