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After seven months away from the Philadelphia Eagles, Brandon Graham wants to play again.
Graham, who spent all 15 years of his NFL career with the Eagles, is adding another as he finalizes a deal to rejoin his former team, according to multiple reports. The Eagles are expected to make the decision 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 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Brandon Graham of the Philadelphia Eagles watches the game between the Chicago Bulls and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on April 13, 2025. (Kyle Ross/Imagn Images)
But as the Eagles face depth issues on their defensive line, especially with Za’Darius Smith’s surprising announcement of his own retirement mid-year, Philadelphia is calling on an old friend to help out.
The Eagles have just 11 sacks in seven games, which is at the bottom of the league. Graham totaled 76.5 sacks in his career and 487 combined tackles in 206 regular season games. He collected 126 tackles for loss and 153 quarterback hits during his record game totals.
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Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
Graham brings not only experience, but natural leadership experience to a franchise where he is adored.
With Smith retired, the Eagles have seen Nolan Smith placed on injured reserve, while Jalen Carter has missed significant time due to injury. Azeez Ojulari is also suffering from a knee injury.
Graham said he will answer some questions on his podcast “Brandon Graham Unlocked,” which reportedly 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. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
While it was a final Super Bowl winning season for Graham at the time, he tore his triceps, which left him unable to play until the Super Bowl. He had 20 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 11 regular season games before his injury last season.
