Police: Eagles' Fletcher Cox Grabs Shotgun To Protect Home From Man Armed With Baseball Bat, Throwing Rocks
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox is used to being a weapon on the field, defending his team, but the Super Bowl champion had to wield a shotgun to defend his home. Police in New Jersey say Cox grabbed a shotgun to thwart a burglary attempt at his Mullica Hill home.
An arrest warrant obtained by CBS3 from Harrison Township Municipal Court shows a man named Corbyn Nyemah attempted to break into Cox's home last week.
It's alleged Nyemah was armed with a baseball bat and hurled two big rocks through the front door windows. A blue tarp remains over the entranceway.
Police also say Nyemah threw rocks at his ex-girlfriend's car in the driveway. Investigators say Nyemah was trying to speak to his ex-girlfriend who was staying at Cox's residence.
The damage caused to the home is said to be in excess of $2,000.
At practice on Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills, Cox was not interested in discussing the incident.
"I'm here to talk about football, I'm not here to discuss my personal life," Cox said.
Records show Nyemah fled the area after Cox emerged with a shotgun.
Court documents indicate police pursued the suspect for at least 10 miles. They called off the chase at the Commodore Barry Bridge.
Nyemah was apparently returning to his home in Marcus Hook.
According to the complaint, Nyemah later sent texts of a suicidal nature to his ex-girlfriend, including pictures showing him with a firearm.
Eagles head coach Doug Pederson addressed the matter during his Wednesday morning news conference.
"As far as the security issue, we look into it and obviously the police get involved. From that standpoint I can't do anything other than hear the results of the investigation and what comes out of that," Pederson said.
CBS3 reached out to Nyemah for comment and is waiting to hear back.
