Eagles DT Fletcher Cox Fends off Home Intruder With a Shotgun
By Michael Luciano
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox didn't practice last Wednesday with what was called an "illness." That designation appears to not be the story, however, as Cox missed practice following a break in at his house.
A man identified as Corbyn Nyemah tried to break into Cox's home while trying to find his ex-girlfriend. He promptly vacated the premises when the 300-pound defensive tackle brandished a shotgun.
A man tried breaking into Fletcher Cox’s house last week.
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) October 23, 2019
He scared him off with a shotgun.
Of note: Cox missed practice on Oct. 16 due to what #Eagles said was an “illness.” The incident happened the night before.
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Nyemah was arrested and charged with burglary, two counts of criminal mischief and resisting arrest.
Nyemah damaged the woman's vehicle before throwing rocks through Cox's front door in an attempt to enter the house. Surveillance video also caught Nyemah walking around the property with a baseball bat.
Nyemah also sent the woman in question a photo of him with a firearm while be was being pursued by the cops. The Eagles have not commented on the situation.
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— Katie Katro (@KatieKatro6abc) October 23, 2019
This could have gotten much messier than it did, so Cox should be thankful that no one was injured, or worse.