Philadelphia. Veteran defensive end Brandon Graham has confirmed his return to the NFL, rejoining the Philadelphia Eagles, current Super Bowl champions, after announcing his retirement in March. The 37-year-old player shared the news through his podcast Unblocked, expressing his excitement to return to the playing field. I’m back, honey. I was hesitant and didn’t really want to retire. I trust the team, I know they have everything, but I hope to add a little more value. The franchise confirmed the return of the historic defender with a message on social media.
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, in addition to 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, reinforcing the team’s defensive line for the remainder of the 2025 season.
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