Brandon Graham Returns: Eagles Bolster Defense After Retirement, Legend Back!

Brandon Graham Returns to the Eagles

Veteran defensive end Brandon Graham has announced his return to the NFL to rejoin the Philadelphia Eagles, the current Super Bowl champions. The news comes after Graham declared his retirement last March. The 37-year-old player communicated his decision through his podcast “Unblocked”, expressing his joy at returning to the 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.

Brandon Graham

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. During his 15 seasons with the Eagles, he accumulated impressive statistics.

• 487 tackles
• 76.5 quarterback sacks
• 22 forced fumbles
• Seven recoveries
• One defensive touchdown

One of the most remembered moments of his career was the sack on Tom Brady in the final minutes of Super Bowl LII, a crucial play to secure 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.