#nfl-retirement

#nfl-retirement

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.

Can we just make it official and sign [Gronkowski] for a day so he can retire as a Patriot?

"Football has given me more than I could have ever imagined. Purpose, discipline, brotherhood, and a platform to impact others. But most importantly it showed me who I am outside the game."

"As I hang up my cleats, I'm filled with a gratitude as I close this chapter of my life and officially retire from the game that's shaped me in every way."

I credit my father as "my idol, my coach, and my anchor." He taught me what it meant to let go when the time was right.

Wes Schweitzer retires after nine seasons in the NFL, being placed on the retirement list by the Patriots following brief tenures with the Jets and Washington.