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Tim McManus
Philadelphia–defensive end Brandon Graham has decided to come out of retirement and is finalizing a deal to re-join the philadelphia eagles This week, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.
Graham, the longest-tenured player in franchise history, will suit up for his 16th season. one in Video posted on social mediaHe teased a special announcement on his podcast “Unblocked” Tuesday at 9 a.m. ET.
This comes on the heels of the move zadarius smith‘S sudden retirement Last week. Smith led a weakside group with 1.5 sacks.
The Eagles entered the season with questions at edge rusher after the departure of Graham and passion sweatThe situation received another blow when nolan smith jr Was placed on injured reserve last month due to a triceps injury. Smith is expected to return after Philadelphia’s Week 9 bye.
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Graham, 37, returned from a torn triceps muscle to play in last season’s Super Bowl and helped the Eagles win their second championship in what was believed to be the final game of his NFL career.
“If he comes back, yes,” left tackle Jordan Mailata Said after Philadelphia’s win Sunday minnesota“That uncle right there, Uncle OG. That was one of the most important pieces for us to get to the Super Bowl last year. I think it’ll just add depth and that pop.”
Graham holds the Eagles record for most regular season games played (206) and is third in franchise history with 76.5 career sacks. He made his only Pro Bowl in 2020 and recorded his first double-digit sack season with 11 in 2022.
Graham’s strip sack of Tom Brady in the final moments of Super Bowl LII helped secure a narrow victory over him new England Patriots and presented Philadelphia with its first Lombardi Trophy.
