Brandon Graham returns to the Philadelphia Eagles after a 7-month retirement
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After seven months away from the Philadelphia Eagles, Brandon Graham feels like playing again.
Graham, who spent all 15 years of his NFL career with the Eagles, is tackling another career as he finalizes a deal to join his old team, according to multiple reports. The Eagles are expected to make the move official on Wednesday.
Graham, a two-time Super Bowl champion in Philadelphia, was the longest-tenured player in Eagles history when he retired following the team’s Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Brandon Graham of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the game between the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on April 13, 2025. (Kyle Ross/Imagine Images)
But, with the Eagles facing some depth issues on their defensive line, especially with Za’Darius Smith surprisingly announcing his retirement midway through the year, Philadelphia is calling on an old friend to help them.
The Eagles have just 11 sacks through seven games, bottom of the league. Graham totaled 76.5 sacks during his career and 487 combined tackles over 206 regular season games. He recorded 126 tackles for loss and 153 quarterback hits over his record-setting game totals.
Super Champion Brandon Graham is considering returning to the Eagles after his retirement: reports
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. (Mark J. Rebelas/Imagine Images)
Graham brings not only experience, but also natural leadership experience to the franchise he loves.
While Smith retires, the Eagles saw Nolan Smith placed on injured reserve, while Jalen Carter missed a significant amount of time due to injury. Azeez Ojulari also suffers from a knee injury.
Graham said he will answer some questions on his podcast “Brandon Graham Unlocked,” which one suspects includes the thinking behind his decision to return.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. (Mark J. Rebelas/Imagine Images)
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While it was Graham’s last season to win a Super Bowl at the time, he tore his triceps leaving him unable to play until the Super Bowl. He had 20 tackles and 3.5 sacks over 11 regular season games before his injury last season.
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