Report: Fletcher Cox Could Be Suspended For Hit On Joe Staley
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Fletcher Cox could be facing a suspension, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
NFL reviewing the play on which Fletcher Cox broke Joe Staley's orbital bone for potential discipline and possible suspension, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 30, 2017
Cox's hit on 49ers' offensive lineman Joe Staley broke his orbital bone.
Here's the best look I can get at Cox's hit on Joel Staley (bottom of screen). Looks like a normal block in the back. pic.twitter.com/NUCkwoPHah
— Andrew Porter (@And_Porter) October 30, 2017
This was immediate reaction of Fletcher Cox (No. 91) after the block that injured Joe Staley. TV did not show replay. pic.twitter.com/nhvnuM0GUH
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) October 29, 2017
Surgery is reportedly not required for Staley's injury.
Joe Staley (along with several reporters) is on flight back to Bay Area that leaves Philadelphia in 30 minutes. He's in good spirits.
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) October 30, 2017
No surgery is required for fractured orbital. No damage to his eye. It's quite swollen, though. He spent night at hotel.
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) October 30, 2017
Cox's teammate Chris Long says a suspension would "be ridiculous." Long says Cox was trying to let up and there was nothing malicious about the hit.
Chris Long on Fletcher Cox hit on Joe Staley: "Nothing going on between them maliciously. Was a freak accident, suspension would be crazy."
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) October 30, 2017
"From what I heard, Fletch was trying to let up. I hope Joe is OK, but Fletch is not that type of guy." - @JOEL9ONE on Cox's hit.
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) October 30, 2017
Cox recorded 1.0 sack, 1.0 tackle for loss, and 2.0 QB hits in Sunday's 33-10 win over the 49ers. He has 4.5 sacks in six games this season.
Cox, 26, is arguably the Eagles' best defensive player.