The Eagles and Steelers discussed a trade that would have sent Fletcher Cox to Pittsburgh, according to Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com. However, the Steelers were ultimately warded off by the Eagles’ asking price of a third-round pick. 
Trading Cox would have left Eagles GM Howie Roseman with a sizable dead money hit. However, Kevin Colbert would have been able to fit his contract under the 2021 books, thanks to his recent restructure.
“There were some teams interested in me, and the most important part of it was they wanted me here, and I wanted to be here and I’m happy to be here,” Cox said this past week, via The Athletic.
Cox would have provided an immediate boost to the Steelers, who are without Tyson Alualu and awaiting the return of defensive tackle Stephon Tuitt. The 30-year-old (31 in December) also drew interest from other clubs, JLC hears, so there’s clearly a market for his services. That’s good news for Cox, who might not be in the Birds’ plans for 2022.
Cox, a six-time Pro Bowler, has started in all nine of his games this year, including today’s game against the Chargers. Heading into this afternoon, he’s recorded 12 tackles, and one sack, one fumble recovery, and a defensive touchdown.
Damn I wish they would’ve pulled the trigger on this trade. A middle 3rd round pick would’ve been fair to deal away, and Cox’s worth through the rest of the season would’ve been warranted.
Now. Dead money is not worth it.
He would have looked good in black and gold
Colbert is kind of dumb for not pulling the trigger on this… middle 3Rd round pick, for someone who is one of the best at his Postion and under contract, not to mention in the thick of a division race, and not sure if Tuitt will even play this year AND alalu hurt…. if we lose any one of Watt,Heyward,Highsmith and you will see the fall off, and Tomlin and Colbert will be kicking themselves.
I agree that Cox is worth a third, easily. Perhaps Colbert was trying to figure out how to retain Cox beyond this year as well. The Steelers have an interesting cap situation.
Honestly I dont see how even a 3rd is worth it to the Eagles with the dead cap hit.
I agree with that. A third round pick is hardly worth losing one of your team leaders (at a position of need) and incurring a huge cap hit. Good for Pittsburgh, but not for Philly. Perhaps Cox pushed for the trade? I just can’t see how this ultimately benefits Philly, but then again, I don’t totally understand the compensatory pick system with free agency either.