Why the Eagles Never Used the Fletcher Cox QB Sneak

At the 2022 NFL Combine, Nick Sirianni, the Philadelphia Eagles' head coach, hinted at a version of the quarterback sneak that included Fletcher Cox. Despite being on their minds throughout the regular season, the Eagles never ran the play and didn't make it a priority in the playoffs.

According to Sirianni, Cox would always make sure the play was in the game plan each week.^[0] In the Super Bowl, Sirianni admitted he lied to Cox about the play being in, joking, “Yeah, it’s in. It’s in. We’re good.”^[0]

The Eagles were great at the quarterback sneak last season, and even more proud of the wrinkles they ran off of it.^[0] With Cox now back for the 2023 season, there is still a chance we could see this version of the sneak.^[0]

Sirianni's comments explain why the Eagles never used the Fletcher Cox sneak, which was originally reported by NBC Sports Philadelphia.^[1]

0. “Eagles News: Nick Sirianni talks about utilizing Fletcher Cox on a QB sneak” Bleeding Green Nation, 19 Mar. 2023, https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2023/3/19/23647102/eagles-news-nick-sirianni-fletcher-cox-qb-sneak-trick-play-quarterback-nfl-new-heights-podcast-bgn

1. “Eagles' Nick Sirianni Explains Why Eagles Never Used the Fletcher Cox Sneak” NBC 10 Philadelphia, 18 Mar. 2023, https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/eagles-nick-sirianni-explains-why-eagles-never-used-the-fletcher-cox-sneak/3526134/