Brandon Graham’s run in Philadelphia appears to be over for good.
The longtime Eagles defensive lineman announced his retirement again on Thursday morning, according to John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia, doing so at a Jefferson Health event in Philly. Graham is walking away after 16 NFL seasons and is expected to step away from the league for the second time in a year.
"Brandon Graham announced that he is officially done this morning. He is retired after 16 seasons. He said this at a Jefferson Health event this morning in Philly," Clark reports.
Graham, 38, spent his entire career with the Eagles and played in 215 games for the franchise. He leaves as one of the most recognizable players in team history, a two-time Super Bowl champion and one-time Pro Bowler whose name is forever tied to Philadelphia’s first title.
That defining moment came with his late strip sack of Tom Brady in the Super Bowl, a play that helped deliver the Eagles their first Super Bowl championship.
Over his career, Graham put up 79.5 sacks, 495 tackles, 128 tackles for loss, 156 quarterback hits, 23 forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries, including one returned for a touchdown.
His first retirement came last offseason, but he returned in 2025, re-signed with the Eagles and stayed with the team through the end of the season. This time, with the 2026 opener less than a week away, the announcement sounds final.
Even if a Hall of Fame case is a long shot, Graham’s place in Eagles lore is secure.
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