The NFL's regular season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason.

NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months.

We've officially come up with our own contract projections for the NFL's top free agents that include context behind each player's 2023 season, the likelihood of a franchise tag, the projection itself, and the first-year cap hit for a team that's “all-in” and is needing to reduce that first-year hit in order to maximize their cap dollars.

So, without further ado, let's check out the projection for Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox.

Fletcher Cox 2024 Contract Projection

At 33 years old, you would think Cox would have been a part of the problem that plagued the Eagles defense in 2023. You would likely be wrong. Despite his age, Cox still produced at a high level, ranking 16th in the NFL among interior defensive linemen in pressures with 49.

Cox started 15 games, marking the 11th straight season where he started 14 or more. His iron-man-esque ability to show up is only surpassed by the demeanor and effort he applies to every rep. Cox was perhaps the only player on the Eagles defense who could have said he was proud of his performance against the Bucs in their wild-card round loss to Tampa Bay.

He can still be disruptive and would be a fantastic contributor to any defensive line.

• Franchise Tag Likelihood: Low
• 1 year, $8.5 million, $8.5 million APY, $8.5 million GTD
• Year One Cap Hit: $2.9 million

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