Trent Cole has been a staple here in Philly since 2005, and since then Cole has played in 108 games and accumulated 68 sacks while playing for the Eagles.  As we all know,  being an Eagles fan has been an exercise in frustration over the years as attested by the fan base and lack of ability to bring home a Super-Bowl to Philly.  On the other hand, Trent has been one of the shining stars and one of the most consistent players on the Eagles over the last 7 years.  Here is a list of interesting facts on Trent Cole’s career here in Philly.

• Cole was selected in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles with the draft pick acquired from the Washington Redskins  for wide receiver James Thrash
  

  Trent Cole and Christopher Leomporra

• Cole signed a five-year contract extension on November 6, 2006 worth $26–28 million with a $12 million guarantee, which could keep him with the Eagles until 2013.
• Cole recorded 12.5 sacks in the 2007 season which broke his personal single-season record.
• In 2008 Cole led the team in hurries (22), and TFLs (9), was 2nd in sacks (9.0), and 3rd with 3 FFs while making 98 tackles (59 solo).
• He was selected for 2 Pro Bowls, one in 2007 and one in 2009
• Cole was ranked #57 out of the top 100 players in the NFL in 2012
• Cole signed a four-year contract extension with the Eagles worth up to $55.25 million on March 14, 2012, extending his contract through the 2017 season.

Yesterday I got the pleasure of meeting Trent Cole at the autograph signing for the Philly Sports Cave. The Sports Cave is located at 1625 Chestnut St and is one of the shops at Liberty Place.  A good crowd of people came out to meet Trent and  to have various memorabilia autographed and pose for pictures with him.  Trent appeared to be very happy to greet and meet his fans and carried himself with dignity and a quiet well mannered personality throughout the signing.

Fans lined up to meet Trent Cole

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