Philadelphia Eagles Legend Brandon Graham Announces Retirement

Brandon Graham, who etched his name in the annals of Eagles history with a game-changing play, announced his retirement on Tuesday. After an illustrious 15-year run in the NFL, Graham, who was drafted in the first round out of Michigan in 2010, committed his entire career to the Philadelphia Eagles. He holds the franchise records for the most regular-season games played, totaling 206, and ranks third in sacks with an impressive 76.5. Team owner Jeffrey Lurie lauded Graham for creating ‘many unforgettable moments’ for both the team and its supporters. “Brandon Graham epitomizes everything a Philadelphia Eagle should be,” Lurie stated in a heartfelt tribute. “…His playing style and character earned him the admiration of his coaches, teammates, and fans alike.”

Graham’s memorable strip sack of Tom Brady in the waning moments of Super Bowl LII was pivotal in clinching a hard-fought victory against the New England Patriots, delivering Philadelphia’s first-ever Lombardi Trophy, and elevating Graham to legendary status in the city. This iconic moment highlighted his remarkable comeback after initially struggling with injuries and being prematurely deemed a draft bust. Late in the season against the Los Angeles Rams, Graham suffered a triceps tear, prompting him to announce in the locker room that he would sit out the rest of the season. Despite this setback, he quietly rehabilitated and made a triumphant return just in time for the Eagles’ defining Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, capping off one of the most significant careers in Eagles history with a storybook ending.