Fletcher Cox provides an update on his return after having foot surgery

Whatever chemistry Fletcher Cox and Malik Jackson expect to be built, will likely come on the whiteboard at the start of offseason workouts and OTAs. Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro defensive tackle Fletcher Cox confirmed that he had a foot procedure after the team was eliminated from the playoffs.

@fcoxx_91 says “it’s gonna take some time” to really come together working with @TheMalikJackson in the middle of the D line. Could be a work in progress into the regular season. But let’s all have optimism here: 2 dynamic veterans should be outstanding together #FlyEaglesFly

— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) April 16, 2019

On Tuesday outside the Nova Care Complex, Cox said he was hoping to be ready for the start of training camp.

Fletcher Cox, who had offseason surgery, said his goal is to be ready for training camp.

— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) April 16, 2019

Cox is coming off a season in which he had a career-high 10.5 sacks and earned All-Pro honors.