Brandon Graham Comes Out of Retirement to Bolster the Eagles
Philadelphia – Veteran defensive end Brandon Graham has announced his return to the NFL and will rejoin the Philadelphia Eagles, the current Super Bowl champions. The news comes after Graham announced his retirement last March.
The 37-year-old player communicated his decision through his podcast “Unblocked”, where he shared his enthusiasm for returning to action. “I’m back, baby. I was hesitant and really didn’t want to retire. I trust the team, I know they have everything, but I hope to add a little more value,” Graham stated.
The franchise confirmed the return of the historic defender with a message on social media: “BG came out of retirement! We have reached an agreement with defensive end Brandon Graham. Let season 16 begin!”
Graham, considered a legend in Philadelphia, is the only player on the current roster who was part of the Super Bowl LII and LIX titles. In 15 seasons with the Eagles, he accumulated 487 tackles, 76.5 quarterback sacks, 22 forced fumbles and seven recoveries, as well as a defensive touchdown.
One of the most memorable moments of his career was the sack on Tom Brady in the final minutes of Super Bowl LII, a key play to seal the first championship in franchise history.
The return of the experienced defensive player comes a few days after Za’Darius Smith’s retirement, which reinforces the team’s defensive line for the rest of the 2025 season.
