"With Za'Darius Smith retiring, former Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham is now strongly considering coming out of retirement to sign with Philadelphia, league sources told ESPN. Graham played 15 seasons in Philadelphia and became the longest-tenured Eagle in franchise history. The two-time Super Bowl champion now could be close to building upon those marks if he and the Eagles can finalize a contract this week, according to sources."
"Graham holds the Eagles record for most regular-season games played (206) and is third in franchise history with 76.5 career sacks. He made his lone Pro Bowl in 2020 and recorded his first double-digit sack campaign in 2022, posting 11 takedowns. Graham's strip sack of Tom Brady in the closing moments of Super Bowl LII helped secure a narrow win over the New England Patriots and delivered the first Lombardi Trophy to the city of Philadelphia."
"The Eagles came into the season with question marks at edge rusher following the departures of Graham and Josh Sweat. The position took a further hit when Nolan Smith Jr. was placed on injured reserve last month with a triceps injury. Ogbo Okoronkwo was also placed on IR with a triceps injury after Philadelphia's Week 4 game. Smith informed the Eagles of his decision Monday morning, marking a sudden departure for a productive player at a position of need for Philadelphia."
Brandon Graham, 37, is strongly considering coming out of retirement to re-sign with the Philadelphia Eagles after Za'Darius Smith's retirement created a need at edge rusher. Graham played 15 seasons in Philadelphia and became the longest-tenured Eagle, holding the team record for most regular-season games played (206) and totaling 76.5 career sacks. He returned from a torn triceps to play in last season's Super Bowl and helped secure the championship with a strip sack of Tom Brady in Super Bowl LII. The Eagles have faced further edge injuries with Nolan Smith Jr. and Ogbo Okoronkwo on injured reserve. A contract could be finalized this week.
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