"Defensive end Brandon Graham has decided to come out of retirement and is finalizing a deal to rejoin the Philadelphia Eagles this week, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday. Graham, the longest-tenured player in franchise history, will suit up for his 16th season. In a video posted to social media, he teased a special announcement on his podcast "Unblocked" at 9 a.m. Tuesday. The move comes on the heels of Za'Darius Smith's sudden retirement last week."
"Graham, 37, returned from a torn triceps muscle to play in last season's Super Bowl and help the Eagles win their second championship in what was thought to be the final game of his NFL career. "If he were to come back, hell yeah," left tackle Jordan Mailata said Sunday following Philadelphia's win at Minnesota. "That's uncle right there, uncle OG. One of the most important pieces we had getting a Super Bowl last year. I think it would just add depth and that pop." Graham holds the Eagles' record for most regular-season games played (206) and is third in franchise history with 76.5 career sacks."
Brandon Graham has decided to come out of retirement and is finalizing a deal to rejoin the Philadelphia Eagles for a 16th season. The announcement was teased on his podcast "Unblocked" and reported via sources to ESPN. The move follows Za'Darius Smith's sudden retirement and several edge-rusher injuries, including Nolan Smith Jr. and Ogbo Okoronkwo being placed on injured reserve with triceps injuries. Graham, 37, returned from a torn triceps to play in last season's Super Bowl and helped the Eagles win their second championship. Graham holds franchise records for games played (206) and ranks third with 76.5 career sacks.
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